Bipolar Disorder

Eight out of 10 adults diagnosed with bipolar disorder struggle with symptoms that impair their daily life. But with early and consistent treatment from Sabelle Mbye, PMHNP, and Diana Manjarres, PMHNP, at Just Breathe Wellness and Healing Center in Kennesaw, Georgia, you can stabilize your moods and learn how to build a thriving life. Call the office in Kennesaw, Georgia, today, or use online booking to request an appointment for holistic bipolar treatment supporting your mental, emotional, physical, and life needs.

What is bipolar disorder?

Bipolar disorder is an umbrella term for three conditions: bipolar I, bipolar II, and cyclothymic disorders. Your symptoms depend on which type of bipolar disorder you have:

Bipolar I disorder

While bipolar I causes mood swings between mania and major depression, your provider can diagnose the condition after an episode of mania, whether or not you experience depression.

The manic episodes caused by bipolar I disorder last at least one week, causing severe symptoms that make it impossible to meet your daily responsibilities and often need hospitalization to restore balance.

Bipolar II disorder

Swings between major depression and hypomania define bipolar II disorder. Hypomania is less severe than full-blown mania. Instead of disrupting your daily life like mania, hypomania often feels like positive energy fostering productivity.

Cyclothymic disorder

Cyclothymic disorder causes mild depression and hypomania. Even with mild symptoms, you have many frequent mood swings for at least two years. Over two years, you have symptoms at least half the time.

What symptoms does bipolar disorder cause? 

Mania and hypomania cause the following symptoms (with differing severity):

• Feeling elated, irritable, or jumpy
• Having constant energy
• Talking excessively or rapidly
• Needing little to no sleep
• Experiencing racing thoughts
• Desiring pleasurable activities (whether food, sex, alcohol, or drugs) 

During a manic episode, people with bipolar I disorder may have hallucinations (hearing, seeing, feeling, and smelling things that aren’t there). 

Whether you have mild or major depression, you experience the following symptoms:

• Feeling sad and hopeless
• Having little or no energy
• Giving up activities they enjoy
• Having insomnia or sleeping too much
• Finding it hard to concentrate
• Feeling irritable or restless

Depression may also cause thoughts of death and suicide. If you can’t shake these thoughts, call the suicide and crisis hotline at 988.

How is bipolar disorder treated?

Mood-stabilizing medications build the foundation of bipolar disorder treatment. Many people can prevent future mood swings with appropriate medication management.

Your Just Breathe Wellness and Healing Center provider provides therapy to help you manage the life challenges caused by bipolar disorder. They also specialize in holistic care, addressing concerns like unhealthy eating habits and difficulty sleeping — two crucial lifestyle issues that trigger mood swings.

You can look forward to a fulfilling life with bipolar treatment at Just Breathe Wellness and Healing Center. Call the office today or use online booking to begin transformative care.