Deppending on how suvior there BiPolar is sometimes nothing. some people are described anti-depressants. some just have counselling.
A phenomenon known as rapid cycling occurs in up to 20% of bipolar I and II patients.
Yes there are several hospitals that offer support groups for patients with bipolar disorder.
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there is no lab test for bipolar
They are usually some form of upper and I would think that would not help a bipolar person stay on task. Plus, it might interfere with the meds needed to help the bipolar condition.
Mu opiates can cause manic or hypomanic reactions in patients with bipolar disorder - seeMood-Elevating Effects of Opioid Analgesics in Patients With Bipolar DisorderCharles B. Schaffer; Thomas E. Nordahl; Linda C. Schaffer; Jeanne HoweThe Journal of Neuropsychiatry and Clinical Neurosciences 2007;19:449-452.
A psychiatrist is the physician who diagnosis and treats mental disorders like bipolar disorder. Other health care professionals who are not physicians also provide care for patients with bipolar disorder.
SAMe is not suitable for patients with bipolar disorder, as it may amplify the manic phase of the condition.
Give them something to live for, show them how beautiful life can be....that's what did it for me.
Being bipolar won't kill you! It's an illness that makes your moods change drastically. Do some research before you say something stupid. I've been bipolar for 3 years and will be for the rest of my life.. that's just how it goes.
Of course. Bipolar disorder is characterized by swings in mood, including mania and depression. Both extreme moods can lead to suicidal thoughts in patients. During extreme mania, bipolar patients can experience hallucinations. For example, they may think someone or something is telling them to kill themselves. Extreme Depression can obviously lead to suicidal thoughts. It is estimated that if left untreated, a person with bipolar disorder is 5 times more likely to commit suicide.
Patients experiencing mania as a result of bipolar disorder will require long-term care to prevent recurrence; bipolar disorder is a chronic condition that requires lifelong observation and treatment after diagnosis