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Bipolar type 1: a guide to treatment and management


Treatment

7 essential facts about treating bipolar disorder
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7 essential facts about treating bipolar disorder

A look at the different medications and types of therapy used to treat bipolar disorder.

Bipolar disorder: should you get a second opinion?
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Bipolar disorder: should you get a second opinion?

A second opinion may offer additional insight to your diagnosis and your treatment options.

Living with Bipolar Disorder

Why it can be difficult to diagnose bipolar disorder
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Why it can be difficult to diagnose bipolar disorder

Some people with bipolar disorder can go years before arriving at an accurate diagnosis.

Tips for choosing the right therapist for bipolar disorder
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Tips for choosing the right therapist for bipolar disorder

How to start the search for a therapist and questions to help you choose the right therapist.

Understanding Symptoms

What can trigger a bipolar disorder episode?
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What can trigger a bipolar disorder episode?

In addition to medications and therapy, avoiding triggers can be an important part of managing bipolar disorder.

What you need to know about bipolar symptoms
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What you need to know about bipolar symptoms

Understand what a person may experience during manic episodes and depressive episodes.

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Better manage bipolar disorder by sticking to a routine
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Better manage bipolar disorder by sticking to a routine

Consistent habits can help you minimize stress and give you a sense of control.

Bipolar disorder can shorten lives
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Bipolar disorder can shorten lives

Research shows that those with bipolar disorder are at greater risk of dying earlier than members of the general population.

Differences between bipolar disorder and major depression
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Differences between bipolar disorder and major depression

Bipolar disorder and major depression both cause depressive symptoms but are distinct conditions.