Bipolar disorder is a disorder called bipolar mood disorder or manic depressive disorder. People with this disorder experience the inability to complete social activities, the inability to participate in events, and sudden changes in their mood.  In bipolar disorder,  There are periods of mania and depression.

What are the symptoms of bipolar disorder?

During the manic period of bipolar disorder, the person's mood becomes very high and the person becomes extremely enthusiastic. During the mania period, the patient experiences the following symptoms: Exaggerated thoughts, Feeling much higher than he is, Thoughts of grandeur, Presence of racing thoughts in his mind, Feeling overly energetic, Decreased need for sleep or even not needing sleep, Hyperactivity, Increased sexual urges, Difficulty in focusing, Excessive joy. , Fast talking, Alcohol and drug use, Restlessness, Hallucinations (Seeing, hearing or smelling things that do not exist) Attempting exciting or fun activities without thinking about the consequences, such as spending too much money or driving too fast, Symptoms observed in the person during the depression period of bipolar disorder are: Unhappiness Pessimism, hopelessness, reluctance, fatigue, tension, difficulty in concentrating, decrease in sexual desire, decrease in self-confidence, feeling of worthlessness. It can manifest itself in two different courses. These are defined as Bipolar I disorder and Bipolar II disorder. Bipolar I disorder; It is a course in which patients experience very pronounced mania and depression. Bipolar II disorder; Although depression is seen in patients, mania and hypomania are less pronounced. What generally affects the condition and course of the disease is the frequency of depressions. Mania attacks may be experienced less clearly than depression in many patients. There are several types of bipolar disorder and related disorders. They can include mania, hypomania, and depression. Bipolar disorder symptoms can cause unpredictable changes in mood and behavior, which can cause significant distress and difficulties in life. Bipolar II disorder is not a milder form of bipolar I disorder but a completely separate diagnosis. While manic episodes of bipolar I disorder can be severe and dangerous, people with bipolar II disorder can remain depressed for longer periods of time, causing significant psychological damage. Bipolar Disorder Treatment Treatment is best directed by a medical doctor (psychiatrist) who is skilled in the treatment of bipolar and related disorders and specializes in diagnosing and treating mental health conditions.  Bipolar disorder is a lifelong condition. Treatment is aimed at managing symptoms. Depending on your needs, treatment may include: Medications. You may need to start taking medication to stabilize your mood right away. Term treatment. Bipolar disorder requires lifelong treatment with medications, even during periods when you feel better. People who skip maintenance treatment are at risk for a relapse of symptoms or for minor mood changes to develop into full-blown mania or depression. Substance abuse treatment. If you have problems with alcohol or drugs, you will also need substance abuse treatment. Otherwise, managing bipolar disorder can be very difficult.