The Best Treatment for Bipolar Disorder in Ipoh

 

 

Bipolar Disorder

Definition:

A brain disorder that causes changes in a person's mood, energy, and ability to function.

 

There are two types of bipolar disorder which are Bipolar I Disorder and Bipolar II Disorder.

To be diagnosed with Bipolar I disorder, one should experience:

-           A manic episode

-           Hypomanic episode

-           Major depressive episode

To be diagnosed with Bipolar II disorder, one should experience:

-           (at least one) hypomanic episode

-           (at least one) major depressive episode

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What is manic, hypomanic, and major depressive episode?

Manic episode	Hypomanic episode	Major depressive episode
A period of at least one week when a person is extremely high-spirited or irritable most of the day for most days, possesses more energy than usual	Less severe manic symptoms that need to last only four days in a row rather than a week	A period of at least two weeks in which a person has at least five of the following symptoms (including at least one of the first two symptoms)
Symptoms: -           Decreased need for sleep -           Increased or faster speech -           Increased activity	Hypomanic symptoms do not lead to the major problems in daily functioning that manic symptoms commonly cause	Symptoms: -           Intense sadness or despair -           Loss of interest in activities the person once enjoyed -           Feelings of worthlessness or guilt -           Fatigue

 

Causes:

1. Experiencing stressful life events, such as abuse, the death of a parent or being attacked

2. Family history of bipolar disorder

3. Drug or alcohol abuse

 

Complications:

1. Suicide

2. Damaged relationships

3. Poor work or school performance

 

Treatments:

1. Psychotherapy

2. Counseling

3. Medication

4. Hypnosis and neuro linguistic programming (NLP)

 

Wong Medical Centre provide treatment for bipolar disorder. For more information, please call 0124520077/053114022

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