Bipolar Disorder

Bipolar Disorder Treatment

Bipolar disorder is a mood disorder that is characterized by fluctuations between periods of depression and periods of manic or hypomanic episodes. This results in drastic shifts in mood, energy, thoughts, bodily sensations, and perceptions. These cycles can last for a period of days, weeks, or months. However, having bipolar disorder is NOT a barrier to living a positive, happy, and balanced life. Many people with this disorder are highly intelligent, intuitive, and successful people. Being diagnosed is not a life sentence. It just means learning how to adjust your lifestyle so that you can reach your full potential.

What are the signs of bipolar disorder?

During a manic episode:

Feelings of elation and high energy
Irritability
Impulsive behaviors
Paranoia
Feeling an increase in motivation and hopefulness

During a depressive episode:

Feelings of hopelessness
Exhaustion
Inability to experience joy or pleasure
Feelings of sadness and despair
Feeling that your future is bleak

Between episodes:

Constant fear and worry that another episode is on its way
Uncertainty about your emotional state
Feelings of anticipation or impending doom
Mistrust of your own perception of reality

We can help you:

Build willingness to cope with the disorder
Accept that the disorder is part of your life and that its not a barrier to living a happy life
Cultivate compassion toward yourself
Monitor and manage your symptoms
Identify the warning signs of a manic or depressive episode
Identify adaptive coping strategies
Develop daily structure and routine
Recognize red flags early on
Explore the pros and cons of medication
Monitor and track your symptoms
Build an action plan for recognizing and managing your symptoms
Identify your values and what is important to you
Build positive, healthy, and authentic relationships