Bipolar Disorder

If you’re overjoyed one minute and depressed the next, these mood fluctuations may indicate bipolar disorder. At Foveo Healthcare A Professional Medical Corporation in Burbank, California, the skilled mental health team provides bipolar treatments that stabilize your mood and improve your quality of life. Call the office to schedule a mental health evaluation, or use the online booking tab today.

What is bipolar disorder?

Bipolar disorder is a mental health condition that causes extreme mood swings, ranging from severe depression to feelings of euphoria. These uncontrolled mood fluctuations can cause you to make impulsive decisions, perform poorly at work or school, or struggle in relationships. 

If you suspect you have bipolar disorder, see the Foveo Healthcare team for an evaluation.

What are the symptoms of bipolar disorder?

The symptoms that often accompany bipolar disorder include:

• Fatigue 
• Feeling wired or jumpy
• Weight fluctuations
• Mood swings
• Impulsive decision-making
• Depression cycled with mania 
• Distractibility
• Thoughts of suicide
• Sleep changes
• Loss of interest in favorite things
• Restlessness
• Guilt
• Worthlessness
• Indecisiveness
• Substance misuse 

You may be disorganized, make poor decisions, or have trouble staying focused. Treatment with the Foveo Healthcare team can help you thrive, despite having bipolar disorder. 

What are the risk factors for bipolar disorder?

The risk of bipolar disorder appears to increase due to:

• Family history of bipolar disorder
• Brain chemistry issues
• Ongoing or extreme stress
• Past trauma
• Drug or alcohol misuse

The cause of bipolar disorder isn’t entirely clear, and anyone can develop it without a known reason. Treatment can restore brain balance and reduce mood fluctuations. 

How does my specialist diagnose bipolar disorder?

Your Foveo Healthcare specialist diagnoses bipolar disorder after reviewing your symptoms, medications, medical history, and lifestyle. 

During a psychiatric evaluation, they inquire about your thoughts, behaviors, mood, emotions, and more before diagnosing your condition and developing an effective treatment plan. Foveo Healthcare also offers pharmacogenomics testing.

How is bipolar disorder treated?

Foveo Healthcare provides numerous treatments for bipolar disorder. Your provider may suggest one or more of the following:

• Lifestyle counseling
• Medication management
• Ketamine therapy
• Transcranial magnetic stimulation (TMS)
• Interpersonal and social rhythm therapy (IPSRT)
• Eye movement desensitization and reprocessing (EMDR)
• Psychoeducation 
• Family focused therapy
• Cognitive behavioral therapy 
• Nutritional psychiatry 
• Supportive therapy 
• Other forms of psychotherapy

Your specialist tailors each bipolar disorder treatment to your specific needs and lifestyle. They follow up with you in-person or virtually via telepsychiatry to ensure that your treatment is effective.

Don’t hesitate to call the Foveo Healthcare office at any time with concerns or questions.

Schedule an evaluation at Foveo Healthcare by phone or online today to find relief from worrisome bipolar disorder symptoms.