Bipolar disorder is a mental health condition that affects mood, impulse control, and ability to interact with others. There are two types and a related disorder, cyclothymia, but they all involve the person experiencing cycles of hypomania (or mania in bipolar 1 disorder) and depression over time. In some cases, the ... Read More
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Borderline Personality Disorder vs. Bipolar Disorders: An Interview with Chief Clinical Officer, Dr. Nelson
At FHE Health, we believe in treating the whole person, not just their symptoms. By taking a holistic approach to behavioral health treatment, we address both substance use disorders and the underlying mental health disorders and co-occurring disorders that often accompany them. Dr. Beau A. Nelson, DBH, LCSW and ... Read More
Common Medications for Treating Bipolar Disorder
Bipolar disorder, sometimes called manic depression, is a mental illness that causes abrupt mood swings and changes in energy levels and makes daily activities difficult. It affects just over 4% of the adult population of the United States. Those with bipolar disorder often have manic episodes that last days and ... Read More
To Take or Not to Take Antidepressants for Bipolar Disorder
It's estimated that at least 4.4% of American adults are currently experiencing bipolar disorder. The number of individuals managing the mood disorder without a diagnosis is said to be even higher. Bipolar disorder is arguably the most misunderstood mental health disorder when it comes to the public. Conversely, one ... Read More
How to Get the Correct Diagnosis for Bipolar Disorder
If you feel disconnected from reality and suffer from manic episodes and major depressive episodes, you might have bipolar disorder. Finally, being diagnosed with bipolar disorder and receiving the correct medication can be life-changing. Bipolar disorder is a complex mood disorder affecting 2.8% of Americans aged ... Read More
The Physical Symptoms of Bipolar Disorder: What to Know
Bipolar disorder is a mental health condition, but what many people may not be aware of is that it can also involve physical symptoms. For many, mental and physical health is closely intertwined. For instance, many people who experience chronic stress will also experience physical symptoms such as stomach cramps or ... Read More
What It’s Like to Experience Bipolar Episodes
Bipolar disorder is a lifelong mental health condition that's characterized by extreme mood swings. These mood swings include periods of deep depression and manic, high-energy periods. People with this condition also experience periods between these two extremes when they feel quite "normal," but various factors can ... Read More
A Reading List for Family Members Facing Bipolar Disorder
Bipolar disorder is a life-changing condition that affects millions of people in this country—and not just those who have the illness but their friends, family, and loved ones. Loving or living with someone with bipolar disorder can feel at times like a roller coaster. The ups and downs and sudden drops and climbs can ... Read More
