If you experience extreme highs and lows that affect your quality of life, help is available. At Free Range Mental Health in Northfield, Minnesota, board-certified psychiatric nurse practitioner Dan Watts, DNP, APRN, PMHNP-BC, has extensive knowledge in diagnosing and treating bipolar disorder. Call the practice today or book an appointment online for a professional evaluation.
Bipolar disorder is a mental health condition that causes symptoms that include feeling very low or depressed and then swinging to feelings of extreme emotional highs, also known as mania.
These mood swings can take a toll on your sleep, energy, decision-making, and behavior. The good news is you can seek help at Free Range Mental Health to help manage this condition.
Anyone can develop bipolar disorder, but the following factors increase your chances of experiencing it:
You can also have other mental health conditions like anxiety or ADHD that can occur with bipolar disorder.
Symptoms of bipolar disorder have two main categories of symptoms:
Manic symptoms include:
Depressive symptoms include:
Bipolar disorder isn’t determined by one set of symptoms. It can also involve a mixture of these symptoms listed.
Treatments offered at Free Range Mental Health are evidence-based and may include:
Your provider carefully prescribes medications that can stabilize your mood and help you thrive in life. They also provide medication management to monitor your progress and help you experience successful results.
Your treatment can involve one-on-one counseling to help you develop the skills to help manage your bipolar disorder. This is often combined with medication.
Making changes to your daily routine can offer promising results. For example, your provider might offer strategies for eating a healthy diet, exercising regularly, and getting enough sleep. In addition, he can help you avoid using alcohol, recreational drugs, and opioids.
If you have symptoms of bipolar disorder, treatment can help you get the relief you need. Schedule an appointment today by phone or online. Telehealth is also an option.