A relapse in bipolar disorder is defined as suffering mania, depression, or a mixed episode after feeling relatively balanced. That isn’t always a sign that your treatment is no longer effective. Here’s how to recover and get back to normal. If you or a loved one has bipolar disorder, you are well aware of the severe mood swings that can appear apparently out of nowhere. One day, you are on top of the world, feeling focused, energized, and pleased. But then something happens, and you feel depressed, sluggish, and maybe hopeless. This melancholy state may linger for a while, but ultimately you return to baseline and a sense of calm…

People with bipolar disorder are frequently diagnosed with OCD. Yet, the nature of the link between these two diseases in the brain is still unknown. Bipolar disorder and obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD) are mental illnesses that can significantly interfere with your daily activities. Each has its own set of symptoms as well as treatment options. Yet, the two are typically comorbid, which means they frequently occur together. So, what are these illnesses, and what is the link between them? What Is A Comorbidity? Comorbidity is the presence of two or more illnesses at the same time. Comorbidities are typically chronic conditions (long-term). These two or more conditions frequently interact, resulting in…

You’re curious about bipolar disorder. Maybe a lot of questions: What causes it? What are the most effective treatments? We’ll respond to them as clearly and thoughtfully as we can, with the assistance of the best doctors available. We hope you find some peace right now—and plenty of solutions in the future. What Is the Definition of Bipolar Disorder? Bipolar disorder, as the name implies, is characterized by polar opposite mood swings—at one time, you feel like you can conquer anything; at another, you can barely get out of bed. Bipolar disorder, formerly known as manic depression, affects up to 5.7 million persons. It affects both men and women equally,…

When most people think of Bipolar Disorder, they find rapid mood swings. However, depending on a person’s symptoms, there are various different categories of mood disorders, and not all of these categories involve the highs of mania and the lows of depression. Only a doctor or mental health expert can establish a diagnosis for a mood illness, and it may take years of observation to achieve an appropriate diagnosis. Bipolar Disorder I Bipolar I disorder demands symptoms that fulfill the whole criteria for a manic episode. You do not have to be depressed to be diagnosed with Bipolar I, but many people who receive the diagnosis have both types of…