Treatment For Bipolar Disorder
Treatment for bipolar disorder
Bipolar disorder is a mental health condition that causes extreme mood swings that include highs (mania or hypomania)- may feel euphoric, full of energy, need less sleep and unusually irritable; and lows (depression)- may feel sad or hopeless and lose interest or pleasure in most activities.
Episodes of mood swings may occur rarely or multiple times a year. While most people will experience some emotional symptoms between episodes, some may not experience any. Although bipolar disorder is a lifelong condition, it can be managed by a holistic treatment plan.
Treatment of Bipolar Disorder
- Medication: mood stabilizers the rapid changes in mood, anti-anxiety during episodes or between to manage emotional symptoms, and anti-psychotics (especially during a manic episode)
- Psychoeducation: Education about your condition can empower you and motivate you to stick to your treatment plan and recognize mood changes. Help educate your family and friends about what you’re going through.
- Psychotherapy: be honest with your professionals, keep a mood chart, focus on your goals, every mental health disorder will manifest differently for different individuals, thus it will be helpful to manage your own with the help of a professional.
- Lifestyle: know the potential dangers of using other substances (alcohol, cigarettes, recreational drugs), diet and hydration, especially as the medicines can have side effects.
- Coping and Support: creative outlets like hobbies and exercise, learn ways and techniques to relax, join a support group.
