Almost 6 million Americans have bipolar disorder, a condition characterized by extreme mood swings. If you suspect you have this disorder or have a previous diagnosis, consider OHR Health and Wellness in Elgin, Illinois, for superior care. Board-certified psychiatric mental health nurse practitioner Jaya Luis, APRN, PMHNP-BC, offers treatments that help stabilize mood and restore your quality of life. Schedule an evaluation by calling the office or booking one online today.
Bipolar disorder, which used to be called manic depression, is a mental health condition associated with extreme mood swings. It consists of emotional highs (mania or hypomania) with periods of depression. Hypomania is less intense than mania.
Left untreated, these mood swings may affect your energy, sleep, judgment, decisions, and quality of life.
Bipolar disorder can cause the following symptoms:
Your symptoms may be mild to severe, varying based on the type of bipolar disorder you experience.
The risk of legal challenges, financial struggles, and poor work or school performance may increase because of bipolar disorder.
There are the following types of bipolar disorder.
Bipolar disorder may stem from drug or alcohol use or a medical condition. Other risk factors include brain changes, family history of bipolar disorder, and periods of high stress.
Jaya diagnoses bipolar disorder by completing a comprehensive psychiatric evaluation using DSM-5 criteria. She discusses your moods, emotions, lifestyle habits, thoughts, behaviors, and how symptoms affect your daily life. Jaya then tailors a personalized treatment that helps stabilize your mood and allows you to thrive.
Your bipolar disorder treatment plan may consist of medication management, lifestyle modifications, and psychotherapy when necessary.
Jaya offers interpersonal and social rhythm therapy, cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT), psychoeducation, family-focused therapy, and other forms of therapy. She provides referrals for electroconvulsive therapy (ECT), transcranial magnetic stimulation (TMS), and support groups when appropriate.
It’s also helpful to create a routine, avoid drugs and drinking, manage stress, stay active, get enough sleep, and maintain a strong social support network.
Schedule a bipolar disorder evaluation at OHR Health and Wellness by calling the office or booking an appointment online today.