Saturday, November 10, 2007

Understanding bipolar part 2

Bipolar disorder is a serious condition, and each individual’s symptom pattern
is different.

One person may have weeks of depression followed by a few
days of mania.
Another may experience both mania and depression in one
day.

Mania drives some people to start projects they can’t finish, pick fights
with loved ones or act out at work. Others gamble, go on spending sprees or
abuse alcohol or drugs. And facing the consequences of a manic
episode can be challenging.

-So how do you achieve effective symptom control? By working with your healthcare professional to fully understand your condition, and your symptoms, you have a better chance of finding the stability you’re looking for.

(from www.bipolaroptions.com)

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