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Bipolar Disorder

Bipolar disorders are conditions characterized by periodic, intense emotional states affecting a person's mood, energy, and ability to function. These periods may last a few days to several weeks and are called mood episodes. Mood episodes are categorized as manic or hypomanic when the mood is intensely happy or irritable versus depressive when there is intense sadness or an inability to experience pleasure or joy. When treated, people with bipolar disorders can lead full and productive lives. 

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Bipolar disorder is a category that includes bipolar I, bipolar II, cyclothymic disorder, or dysthymic disorder. 

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Symptoms of Bipolar Disorder

  • Decreased need for sleep

  • Increased or faster speech

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    Uncontrollable racing thoughts or quickly changing ideas

  • Distractibility

  • Increased activity, restlessness

  • Increased risky or impulsive behaviors

  • Feelings of worthlessness or guilt

  • Frequent thoughts of death or suicide

Bipolar Disorder

If you answered Yes to two or more of these questions, then you may have a mood disorder.

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If you are not receiving treatment or would like a more in-depth evaluation to determine if treatment could be beneficial, then please contact us to schedule an appointment.​

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Additional information about Bipolar disorders

can be found here

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If you would like to schedule an appointment for further evaluation, to complete additional screening, to discuss treatment options, or to establish care for bipolar disorder then please click here to schedule an appointment. 

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Have there been periods of time when you were much more active or did many more things than usual?

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Have there been periods when you did not require much sleep or slept much less than normal?

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Have there been periods of time when you felt both high (elated) and low (depressed) at the same time?

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Are there times when you feel very angry or hostile for no apparent reason?

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Do you have a first degree family member who has been diagnosed with Bipolar disorder?

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