Bipolar Disorder
People with bipolar disorder usually experience radical shifts in their moods. The medical condition’s key symptoms are generally marked by bouts of mania or extreme, elevated moods, and low moods or depression episodes. It’s a relatively common condition, with a little over two percent of American adults—around five million people—diagnosed with it. Although a cure is still unavailable for bipolar disorder, many effective methods of treatment are available that can manage symptoms and episodes, improving overall quality and standards of life.
Bipolar disorder has three types: bipolar 1, bipolar 2, and cyclothymia. Bipolar 1 is characterized by the occurrence of one episode at least. Those with this type may experience hypomanic bouts, but they’re less severe than manic episodes. On the other hand, people with type 2 can experience a significant outbreak of depression that might last up to two weeks. They can also have hypomanic bouts lasting a few days. Lastly, cyclothymia produces episodes of depression and hypomania that generally last shorter and less severe.
The treatment for bipolar disorder ranges from counseling and lifestyle changes to medication. Some natural remedies have shown promising results in significantly easing and managing the disorder’s symptoms.
