Seattle Bipolar Disorder Treatment

Aubra Taylor
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Most sufferers of bipolar disorder will find that the cycles are recurrent, and these patterns occur differently for different individuals. Most sufferers of bipolar disorder are able to function regularly between episodes, however, some continue to have problems with mood changes and functioning in daily life between episodes.

There are two types of Bipolar Disorder:

Bipolar I Disorder - exhibiting both a depressive episode and a manic or mixes episode.

Bipolar II Disorder - exhibiting both a depressive episode and a hypomanic episode.

A milder, yet perhaps even more pervasive form of bipolar disorder is referred to as cyclothymia. Like bipolar disorder, cyclothymia cycles between episodes of highs and lows, but the extremity of these poles are less extreme. Some individuals suffering from cyclothymia will eventually develop bipolar disorder.

Generally, mood stabilizers are prescribed to address these symptoms. Counseling can also help clients deal with symptoms of bipolar disorder, and to process the emotional distress that can arise after cycling through the extremes. Particularly, often individuals suffering from bipolar disorder with feel ashamed or guilty for actions performed when in a manic state. Counseling can help the individual process these actions, and develop a deeper sense of self-compassion. In addition, counseling can help the individual develop safety planning for the possibility of a depressive phase, and can help the client learn to monitor his/her own day-to-day functioning

If you feel that you or someone you care about may be suffering from this condition, feel free to let me know if I may be of assistance.

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Seattle Bipolar Disorder Treatment

Do you find yourself swinging between feeling euphoric and energetic, to being overwhelmed by sadness and hopelessness? For some, these symptoms occur with the presence of bipolar disorder.

Bipolar Disorder Treatment:

Bipolar disorder (also referred to as manic-depression) is a disorder that encompasses cycles that shift between states of depression and mania. These cycles may switch quickly or gradually, and can be onset by specific stressors or an absence of a specific precipitator. Depression and manic cycles greatly impair daily functioning, but in very different ways. The depression phase can encompass the same symptoms found in major depressive disorder, and individuals in this phase can be at high-risk for suicide.

In addition, this phase often includes symptoms of fatigue, guilt, shame, feelings of worthlessness, and difficulty concentrating. In a manic phase, clients will often feel grandiose, euphoric, irritable, and invincible. These symptoms can result in reckless, impulsive behavior, and can seriously impair judgement. These behaviors can be hurtful or dangerous, and can have serious consequences. In addition, however, clients in a manic phase may also find themselves extremely motivated and disinterested in sleep. Between the phases of mania and depression are phases of relatively normal mood.

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