What are the symptoms of Bipolar Disorder?
Bipolar disorder is one of the hardest illnesses to identify and diagnose. While some bipolar disorder symptoms may not be easy to recognize, other symptoms are.
Some people suffer for years before they are properly diagnosed and treated. Bipolar disorder counselling and therapy are effective ways to manage the illness. Early diagnosis of bipolar disorder is essential for a speedy recovery. Knowing the symptoms of bipolar disorder and the differences between depressive and mania stages can help with diagnosis and treatment. Bipolar disorder is characterized by episodes of mania (manic phases) and depression (depressive phases). Based on the type of bipolar disorder and its severity, the episodes may vary in frequency.
Manic phase or Mania
Manic phases of bipolar disorder are sustained periods of abnormally elevated or irritable mood, intense energy, racing thoughts, and other extreme and exaggerated behaviors. Some recognizable signs of mania include –
- Talking very fast, jumping from one idea to another, having racing thoughts
- Being unusually distracted
- Increasing activities, such as multiple new projects
- Being overly restless
- Sleeping little or not being tired
- Having an unrealistic belief in self abilities
- Behaving impulsively and engaging in pleasurable, high-risk behaviors
- Extreme irritability
- An overly happy or outgoing mood
- Aggressive behavior
- Self-harming behaviors or suicidal thoughts
Depressive phase or Depression
Depressive phases of bipolar disorder are marked by periods of intense and persistent low mood and loss of interest in things/activities once found pleasurable. Some recognizable signs of bipolar depression include –
- Feeling overly tired or slowed down
- Having problems concentrating, remembering, and making decisions
- Being restless or irritable
- Changing eating, sleeping, or other habits
- Thinking of death or suicide, or attempting suicide
- Loss of interest in activities once enjoyed, including sex
- Feeling sad or helpless
Hypomania
A milder form of mania, hypomania is observed in certain types of bipolar disorder. Symptoms of hypomania are –
- Increased distraction
- Impulsivity and involve in high-risk activities that have high potential for negative consequences
- Extremely goal-driven behavior
- Increased and noticeable fidgetiness or restlessness
- Flight of ideas or a feeling of racing thoughts
- Unrealistic sense of superiority
- Reduced need for sleep
- Unusual talkativeness and excitability
What are the treatment options available?
Bipolar disorder symptoms can persist and may be difficult to manage. However, with the right treatment, it can be treated. The right Bipolar disorder counselling and treatment caters to different needs of the patient and the caregivers. At Cadabams, we ensure that all bipolar disorder symptoms are addressed with our comprehensive treatment plans and community support.
We provide extensive in-patient, outpatient, home and community care plans built with an aim for long-term recovery. Our experienced and multispecialty team prepares personalized bipolar disorder care plans for every individual with an emphasis on holistic bipolar disorder counselling and treatment. Our hallmark services like caregiver support, post-treatment care, social skills training, group therapy and occupational therapy
Proper Bipolar Disorder Treatment helps many people with bipolar disorder gain better control of their symptoms. However, because it is a lifelong illness, long-term, continuous treatment is needed to control symptoms.
Treatment is more effective if you work closely with a psychiatrist and talk openly about your concerns and choices. An effective maintenance plan usually includes a combination of medication and psychotherapy.
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