Anticonvulsants for Bipolar Disorder
It is thought that anticonvulsant medications slow down abnormal electrical discharges in the brain. These abnormal discharges are linked to seizures and an imbalance of brain chemicals which can cause mania in bipolar disorder.
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Bipolar Disorder Medications
There are several medication therapies used to treat bipolar disorder.
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Mood-Stabilizers for Bipolar Disorder
Mood stabilizers balance certain brain chemicals that control emotional status and behavior. When these brain chemicals are in proper balance, the symptoms of depression are reduced.
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Recognizing Bipolar Episodes
A person who is in a manic episode will have an abnormal and continuously elevated (happy or energetic) mood or irritable mood occurs and lasts at least one week.
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Antipsychotics for Bipolar Disorder
Antipsychotic medications work by balancing chemicals in the brain (neurotransmitters) that, when unbalanced, can cause mental disorders.
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Counseling Options for Treating Bipolar Disorder
Most people who have bipolar disorder need medication therapy to treat the disorder.
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Overview of Bipolar Disorder
Bipolar Disorder (also called manic-depressive disorder) is a medical condition that causes a person to have extreme mood changes that alternate between depression and mania.
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There are Several Types of Bipolar Disorder
Learning to recognize the early symptoms of your manic and depressive episodes can help, because early treatment can reduce their impact on your daily life.
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