Bipolar Disorder

Experiencing bipolar disorder means dealing with extreme mood fluctuations that can disrupt daily living. From periods of elevated energy to times of profound sadness, managing these changes can be challenging. Bliss Behavioral Healthcare Services, PLLC, supports you through these ups and downs with expert care.

We are committed to helping you find stability and understanding that true happiness is from within. Trust us to guide you in managing bipolar disorder effectively and enhancing your overall well-being.

Bipolar Disorder Types

Type 1
Bipolar Type 1 is characterized by manic episodes that typically persist for a minimum of seven days. These manic symptoms can become intense enough to require urgent hospitalization. In addition to manic phases, individuals often experience depressive episodes that last at least two weeks. Occasionally, depressive episodes may include mixed features, where symptoms of both mania and depression occur simultaneously.

Mania Symptoms include:

• Reduced need for sleep
• Rapid thoughts and speedy speech
• Agitation and restlessness
• Elevated activity levels and energy
• Overconfidence or inflated self-esteem
• Impulsive and risky actions, such as excessive shopping, reckless sexual behavior, spontaneous long trips, job instability, and increased substance use

Depressive Episodes include:

• Hopelessness
• Social withdrawal
• Decreased interest in activities
• Appetite and sleep changes
• Memory, concentration, and decision-making difficulties
• Thoughts of death and suicide

Type 2
This type of bipolar disorder includes depressive and hypomanic episodes. Unlike the first type, it does not involve the intense manic episodes typical of that condition.