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Sometimes referred to as manic-depressive disorder, bipolar disorder is a mental illness that causes dramatic shifts in mood, energy and activity levels, which can affect a person’s ability to conduct day to day tasks.
These shifts, which are more severe than the typical ups and downs experienced by everyone, can vary from extremely up, elated, irritable or energized behavior, known as manic episodes, or deeply down, sad, indifferent or hopeless periods, known as depressive episodes.
Symptoms can last over a few weeks, months and even years with changes in symptoms between the manic and depressive episodes, per the National Institute of Mental Health. During a manic phase, a person can experience restlessness, agitation, poor concentration and judgement, paranoia and less need for sleep. In a depressive episode, a person may need more sleep, have trouble making decisions and experience suicidal ideation.
The symptoms of this condition are serious and can impose challenges to a person’s mental and physical health with some people experiencing extreme symptoms of psychosis, like hallucinations or delusions.
Every year, an estimated 2.8% of the adult population in the United States is diagnosed with bipolar disorder, according to the National Alliance on Mental Illness, with a majority of those diagnosed being between the ages of 18 and 29.
Bipolar disorder is treatable through medications like mood stabilizers, antipsychotics and sometimes antidepressants. Along with medication, a mental health expert may suggest counseling and support groups.
To commemorate World Bipolar Day, South Texas Health System Behavioral is dedicating its latest Let’s Talk Mental Health online seminar to raising awareness of bipolar disorder.