About 3% of the adult population in the United States has bipolar disorder, a condition characterized by extreme mood swings. If you’re bothered by a fluctuating mood that negatively interferes with your quality of life, turn to Avant Medical Consulting in Dublin, Ohio. Board-certified psychiatrist Jordan Spellman, MD, helps stabilize your mood so you can thrive. Schedule a bipolar disorder evaluation by calling the office or booking an appointment online today.
Bipolar disorder is a condition affecting your mood and overall mental health. It causes fluctuations between depression and extreme happiness.
These constant mood changes might negatively affect your decision-making, job, grades at school, or relationships with other people. If you suspect you have bipolar disorder or have a previous bipolar disorder diagnosis, see Dr. Spellman for an evaluation.
Bipolar disorder may cause the following symptoms:
The symptoms you experience because of bipolar disorder vary based on if you’re having a depressive or manic episode.
Several types of bipolar disorder exist. Bipolar I disorder is having one or more episodes of mania (euphoria), while bipolar disorder II is depression cycled with hypomania (less extreme than mania). Cyclothymic disorder is described as having an unstable mood for at least two years.
Bipolar disorder risk factors include:
This condition affects about 5.7 million adults in the United States.
Dr. Spellman diagnoses bipolar disorder by completing a comprehensive consultation and medical review. He asks about your medical history, lifestyle habits, medications, moods, emotions, behaviors, and thoughts using DSM-5 criteria. Dr. Spellman also determines if you have additional mental health concerns. He can tailor a treatment that stabilizes your mood.
Your personalized bipolar disorder treatment plan may consist of making lifestyle modifications, taking medications, trying transcranial magnetic stimulation (TMS), or undergoing psychotherapy. Dr. Spellman offers emergency psychiatry whenever necessary.
He provides interpersonal and social rhythm therapy (IPSRT), cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT), family-focused therapy, psychoeducation, and other forms of therapy based on your specific needs.
It’s also helpful to stay active, minimize stress, get enough sleep, eat nutritious foods, and maintain a strong social support network.
Schedule a bipolar evaluation at Avant Medical Consulting by phone or request an appointment online today.