Bipolar disorder na one mental health condition wey dey cause big changes in mood, energy, and how person think and behave. E no be just small mood swing; e dey last for days, weeks, or even months. This condition fit affect your work, school, relationships, and how you do your daily activities.
There be different types of bipolar disorder. Bipolar I disorder involve at least one manic episode, which might be followed by hypomanic or depressive episodes. In some cases, mania fit make person lose touch with reality (psychosis). Bipolar II disorder involve depressive episodes and at least one hypomanic episode, but no manic episode. Another type be cyclothymic disorder, which involve many periods of hypomania and depressive symptoms over one or two years.
Manic and hypomanic episodes dey have similar symptoms, but mania be more severe. Symptoms include feeling very upbeat or jumpy, increased energy, exaggerated sense of well-being, less sleep, talkativeness, running thoughts, distractibility, and bad decision making. Depressive episodes involve symptoms like depressed mood, loss of interest in activities, weight changes, insomnia or sleeping too much, exhaustion, feelings of worthlessness, and thoughts of suicide.
Sometimes, standard treatments no dey work for bipolar disorder, especially during depressive episodes. This be called treatment-resistant bipolar depression. For such cases, alternative treatments like ketamine therapy, lurasidone, magnetic seizure therapy, deep brain stimulation, and transcranial magnetic stimulation might be helpful. Lifestyle changes like regular exercise, cold water immersion, and mindfulness or meditation can also help manage symptoms.
Having a strong support system, including family, friends, therapy, and support groups, be very important. These people can help with daily tasks, provide emotional support, and offer a safe space to share experiences and learn coping strategies.
