With the recent news of pop superstar Mariah Carey battling the psychological condition, bipolar disorder, many people don’t realize how much it is impacting millions of people earth wide. According to the Depression and Bipolar Support Alliance (DBSA) website, bipolar disorder is one of the two most prevalent mental health conditions, affecting more than 21 million Americans. But what are some of the symptoms to look for in this condition? Most importantly, what treatment options are available to get the help you need?
This article answers those questions.
Bipolar disorder is a psychological disorder marked by manic and depressive episodes. According to Taber’s Cyclopedic Medical Dictionary, it is divided into four main categories: bipolar I, bipolar II, cyclothymia, and nonspecified disorders. Some of the
symptoms include sleeplessness, hypomania and periods of depression.
But there is hope in battling this mood disorder. What are some of the treatments for bipolar disorder? Taber’s Medical Dictionary lists lithium carbonate, carbamazepine or oxcarbamazepine, valproic acid, or other anticonvulsant agents. There are also opportunities to get into talk therapy options with a good therapist. By doing this, you are seeking to better understand your condition.
Managing this mood disorder isn’t easy. But you could get through this condition with all the support and help from your therapist, family and friends. Visit the DBSA website at www.dbsalliance.org.
