Bipolar Disorder

The extreme mood swings of bipolar disorder can intrude on all areas of your life and increase your risk of life-threatening complications. At First Counseling, comprehensive care is available for adults and adolescents with bipolar disorder. The skilled team takes an empathetic approach to managing your symptoms with a combination of psychotherapy and medications. The practice features an in-house pharmacy to refill your prescriptions and medication management services are available to ensure your treatment is safe and effective. Call the Olive Branch, Mississippi, office today to schedule a diagnostic evaluation for bipolar disorder symptoms or book a consultation online.

What is bipolar disorder?

Bipolar disorder is a mental health condition that causes extreme shifts in a person’s mood. The disorder also affects a person’s concentration, energy levels, and ability to meet their personal responsibilities.

First Counseling offers personalized care for adults and adolescents with bipolar disorder. The team designs care plans to stabilize your mood and reduce your risk for long-term mental and physical health complications.

The practice also features an in-house pharmacy to fill any prescriptions you need, so you don’t have to go anywhere else.

What are the symptoms of bipolar disorder?

Bipolar disorder causes extreme mood changes that shift from extreme highs (mania) to extreme lows (depression).

During a manic phase, you may feel very energized and productive. Manic symptoms can also include excessive talking, an increase in self-confidence, and agitation.

Depressive episodes that follow the manic phase cause low energy levels, loss of interest in activities, withdrawal from loved ones, and feelings of hopelessness.

Without treatment, the extreme mood shifts of bipolar disorder can increase risk factors for self-harm and suicidal thoughts or actions. You may also be susceptible to anxiety and other mental health issues. If you are thinking about hurting yourself or others, call 911 or go to the nearest hospital emergency room for immediate help.

How is bipolar disorder treated?

Bipolar disorder is a lifelong condition that requires ongoing medical care. First Counseling offers comprehensive care for bipolar disorder, including:

Psychotherapy

Psychotherapy, or talk therapy, helps you identify intrusive thoughts and negative behaviors and gives you tools to make positive changes. Therapy also offers strategies you can use to cope in a healthy way with the impact bipolar disorder has on your life, health, and relationships.

Medications

Mood stabilizers and other medications are available at the in-house pharmacy to ease bipolar symptoms and regulate your moods. The counseling team also provides medication management services to ensure the medications you take aren’t causing unwanted side effects and are working well to support your mental health.

It’s important that you continue to follow through with your treatment plan to prevent bipolar disorder from getting worse. First Counseling offers routine visits for counseling and medication evaluations to help you stay on track with treatment

Call First Counseling today to schedule a consultation for bipolar disorder symptoms or book an appointment online.