Dr.
Dr. Basant Singh
AnxietyDepressionTrauma
10+ years experience
Jaipur, Rajasthan
Condition Guide
Bipolar Disorder
Recognize mood shifts and create steadier routines with support.
Overview
Bipolar disorder involves distinct episodes of changes in mood, energy, activity, sleep, and thinking that are more intense or sustained than usual mood changes. Depressive episodes can include low mood or loss of interest; manic or hypomanic episodes can include unusually elevated or irritable mood, reduced need for sleep, fast thoughts or speech, and impulsive or risky behaviour. A diagnosis requires a careful clinical history. Thyroid conditions, medicines, alcohol or other drugs, sleep loss, and other mental-health conditions can produce similar symptoms, so self-diagnosis can be unsafe.
Important medical informationThe signs on this page can have different causes. Only a qualified health professional can assess or diagnose you. Do not start, stop, or change prescribed treatment based on this guide.
How Therapy Helps
Bipolar disorder usually needs ongoing medical and psychological care. A qualified prescriber assesses diagnosis, medication, physical-health considerations, and monitoring; do not start, stop, or change medication based on a webpage or therapy session alone. Therapy can complement medical care through psychoeducation, mood and sleep tracking, routine support, relapse-prevention planning, and family communication when wanted. Urgent assessment is important if there is severe agitation, psychosis, dangerous impulsivity, inability to sleep for an extended period, suicidal thoughts, or loss of ability to care for yourself.
Common Signs & Symptoms
You might be experiencing one or more of these symptoms:
Periods of unusually high energy, racing thoughts, fast speech, or impulsivity
Reduced need for sleep without feeling tired, followed by crashes or exhaustion
Depressive episodes with low mood, low energy, isolation, or hopelessness
Risky spending, sexual choices, conflict, substance use, or big sudden plans
Irritability, agitation, distractibility, or feeling unable to slow down
Difficulty keeping routines stable when mood, sleep, or stress changes
About this guide
Published by the TherapyHelps editorial teamLast updated: This guide provides educational information and does not replace an individual diagnosis or emergency care.Urgent support: If you or someone else is in immediate danger, at risk of self-harm, or experiencing a medical emergency, call 112 in India or go to the nearest emergency department. Do not rely on TherapyHelps as your only source of urgent help.
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