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Treating Bipolar Disorder
Posted by admin in Bipolar Disorder on November 5, 2011
Bipolar Disorder, also called manic-depression, is one of the major mental illnesses described in the DSM-IV-TR. It is characterized by episodes of depression and mania. The first article in this series, Understanding Symptoms of Bipolar Disorder, defined these episodes and discussed the different types of Bipolar Disorders. This article will inform you of some of the treatment options.
Typically, a person with Bipolar Disorder will need a combination of medication and psychotherapy. Many people see a practitioner for medication and think that it will be enough to cope with the symptoms of the disorder. In order to really understand the disorder, therapy is pertinent. Medication can help manage, but not cure, the symptoms of Bipolar Disorder. Most people are left experiencing continued symptoms, even when taking medication. It is for that reason that I strongly advocate that a person attend therapy.
A trained therapist can help you identify behavioral methods to manage symptoms of depression and mania. A common type of therapy used with Bipolar Disorder is Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy (CBT). CBT is a type of therapy that teaches a person to understand the thinking that is behind some irrational emotions and behaviors. It can also teach a person to change behaviors in order to positively affect thoughts and feelings. Read the rest of this entry »
Bipolar Disorder: Learning How To Deal With It
Posted by admin in Bipolar Disorder on October 22, 2011
Do you have a friend or family member that is recently diagnosed with bipolar disorder? Do you feel that you should not spend time with him/her because you can’t seem to understand that persons moods anymore? Has it ever crossed your mind that since you’re not a professional psychiatrist, you might as well distance yourself from that person before you ruin what is left with your relationship? If you’ve answered yes to all of these questions, you have to read this article in order for you to understand what the disorder is all about and how important is a support group for people who are diagnosed with this type of mental disorder.
Most of the time, people with this particular illness experience different mood swings and the severity of these mood changes will depend on the gravity of the disorder. They usually experience the highs and lows in their lives and there are instances wherein they make bad decisions during the time of the disorder and dwell on the consequences afterwards. It’s hard to deal with them but you’ve got to understand that they need all the love and support especially during these dark times in their lives.
Here are some of the things that you can do to help your loved one who is suffering from bipolar disorder.
1. You need to study about this particular disorder and educate yourself on the symptoms and possible things that you can do to help the person who is suffering from this kind of behavioral problem. You’ve got to understand that it’s not the end of the road for them, with proper education regarding the illness and the right medications needed, you guys will be able to surpass everything and that loved one can get passed the disorder. Read the rest of this entry »