{"id":1161,"date":"2022-11-17T16:38:25","date_gmt":"2022-11-17T16:38:25","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/providencewellness.org\/?page_id=1161"},"modified":"2022-11-17T16:43:23","modified_gmt":"2022-11-17T16:43:23","slug":"bipolar-disorder","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/providencewellness.org\/index.php\/bipolar-disorder\/","title":{"rendered":"Bipolar Disorder"},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t<div data-elementor-type=\"wp-page\" data-elementor-id=\"1161\" class=\"elementor elementor-1161\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-196fbd4 elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"196fbd4\" data-element_type=\"section\" data-settings=\"{&quot;background_background&quot;:&quot;classic&quot;}\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-6ffc4cf\" data-id=\"6ffc4cf\" data-element_type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-92b023c elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"92b023c\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t<style>\/*! elementor - v3.15.0 - 31-07-2023 *\/\n.elementor-heading-title{padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1}.elementor-widget-heading .elementor-heading-title[class*=elementor-size-]>a{color:inherit;font-size:inherit;line-height:inherit}.elementor-widget-heading .elementor-heading-title.elementor-size-small{font-size:15px}.elementor-widget-heading .elementor-heading-title.elementor-size-medium{font-size:19px}.elementor-widget-heading .elementor-heading-title.elementor-size-large{font-size:29px}.elementor-widget-heading .elementor-heading-title.elementor-size-xl{font-size:39px}.elementor-widget-heading .elementor-heading-title.elementor-size-xxl{font-size:59px}<\/style><h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Bipolar Disorder Specialist<\/h2>\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-c949800 elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"c949800\" data-element_type=\"section\" data-settings=\"{&quot;background_background&quot;:&quot;classic&quot;}\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-50 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-47e29e2\" data-id=\"47e29e2\" data-element_type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-acb1664 elementor-widget elementor-widget-image\" data-id=\"acb1664\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"image.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t<style>\/*! 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elementor - v3.15.0 - 31-07-2023 *\/\n.elementor-widget-text-editor.elementor-drop-cap-view-stacked .elementor-drop-cap{background-color:#69727d;color:#fff}.elementor-widget-text-editor.elementor-drop-cap-view-framed .elementor-drop-cap{color:#69727d;border:3px solid;background-color:transparent}.elementor-widget-text-editor:not(.elementor-drop-cap-view-default) .elementor-drop-cap{margin-top:8px}.elementor-widget-text-editor:not(.elementor-drop-cap-view-default) .elementor-drop-cap-letter{width:1em;height:1em}.elementor-widget-text-editor .elementor-drop-cap{float:left;text-align:center;line-height:1;font-size:50px}.elementor-widget-text-editor .elementor-drop-cap-letter{display:inline-block}<\/style>\t\t\t\t<p><span style=\"color: #000000;\">Bipolar disorder causes mood swings, but the severity of your symptoms depends on the type you have. Dr. Esther Eke-Huber, PhD, APRN, ANP-C, PMHNP-BC, and the team at Providence Medical &amp; Mental Health Clinic diagnose and treat bipolar disorder, providing mood-stabilizing medications and psychotherapy that gives you the skills you need to live a satisfying life. If you experience challenging mood swings, call the office in Houston, Texas, or book an in-person or telemedicine appointment online today.<\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-fb0420b elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"fb0420b\" data-element_type=\"section\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-45c6c51\" data-id=\"45c6c51\" data-element_type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-528f249 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"528f249\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t<h3 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">\nWhat is bipolar disorder?<\/h3>\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-f036c08 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"f036c08\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><span style=\"color: #000000;\">You may know bipolar disorder by its original name: manic-depressive disorder. However, there are different types of bipolar disorder with variations on the extreme manic-depressive swings.<\/span><\/p><h4><span style=\"color: #000000;\">Bipolar I disorder<\/span><\/h4><p><span style=\"color: #000000;\">Bipolar I disorder is the original manic-depressive disorder. You have manic (high energy) episodes that last at least one week or cause severe symptoms that require hospitalization. You also have episodes of major depression.\u00a0<\/span><\/p><h4><span style=\"color: #000000;\">Bipolar II disorder<\/span><\/h4><p><span style=\"color: #000000;\">Bipolar II disorder is defined by episodes of hypomania and major depression. Hypomania is less severe than mania, allowing most people to keep up with their daily responsibilities.<\/span><\/p><h4><span style=\"color: #000000;\">Cyclothymic disorder<\/span><\/h4><p><span style=\"color: #000000;\">This type of bipolar disorder causes frequent mood swings with symptoms that are less severe than hypomania and major depression.<\/span><\/p><h3><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><strong>What symptoms does bipolar disorder cause?<\/strong><\/span><\/h3><p><span style=\"color: #000000;\">During a full-blown manic episode, you:<\/span><\/p><ul><li aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"color: #000000;\">Have high activity levels<\/span><\/li><li aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"color: #000000;\">Have excessive physical energy<\/span><\/li><li aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"color: #000000;\">Need less sleep<\/span><\/li><li aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"color: #000000;\">Talk rapidly<\/span><\/li><li aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"color: #000000;\">Experience racing thoughts<\/span><\/li><li aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"color: #000000;\">Have an exaggerated sense of importance<\/span><\/li><li aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"color: #000000;\">Engage in risky behaviors (e.g., overspending or driving while drinking)<\/span><\/li><\/ul><p><span style=\"color: #000000;\">In severe cases, you can experience delusions or hallucinations.<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"color: #000000;\">During an episode of major depression, you:<\/span><\/p><ul><li aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"color: #000000;\">Have low energy and fatigue<\/span><\/li><li aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"color: #000000;\">Feel hopeless, sad, and worthless<\/span><\/li><li aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"color: #000000;\">Have difficulty focusing<\/span><\/li><li aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"color: #000000;\">Withdraw from friends and family<\/span><\/li><li aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"color: #000000;\">Lose interest in your favorite activities<\/span><\/li><li aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"color: #000000;\">Sleep more or less<\/span><\/li><li aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"color: #000000;\">Eat more or less<\/span><\/li><li aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"color: #000000;\">Have suicidal thoughts<\/span><\/li><\/ul><p><span style=\"color: #000000;\">You may also experience physical symptoms such as headaches, muscle aches, and stomach aches.\u00a0<\/span><\/p><h3><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><strong>How is bipolar disorder treated?<\/strong><\/span><\/h3><p><span style=\"color: #000000;\">The team at Providence Medical &amp; Mental Health Clinic offers patient-centered services, with a focus on building trust and providing individualized care that meets each person&#8217;s needs.<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"color: #000000;\">The treatment for bipolar disorder typically includes two components: medication and therapy:\u00a0<\/span><\/p><h4><span style=\"color: #000000;\">Medication<\/span><\/h4><p><span style=\"color: #000000;\">Mood-stabilizing medications are essential for most people with bipolar disorder. These medications control mania and depression and may prevent a relapse once your mood stabilizes.\u00a0<\/span><\/p><h4><span style=\"color: #000000;\">Psychotherapy<\/span><\/h4><p><span style=\"color: #000000;\">Talk therapy supports the aspects of your life that bipolar disorder disrupts. For example, you may need help restoring or building relationships, learning the signs of an approaching mood swing, dealing with emotions, and reducing stress.<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"color: #000000;\">Since the team also has a unique dual-focus on medical and mental health care, they offer comprehensive care for bipolar disorder. They also refer you to a psychiatrist or other medical specialist when needed.\u00a0<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"color: #000000;\">Call Providence Medical &amp; Mental Health Clinic or use the online booking feature today.<\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Bipolar Disorder Specialist Bipolar Disorder Bipolar disorder causes mood swings, but the severity of your symptoms depends on the type you have. Dr. Esther Eke-Huber, PhD, APRN, ANP-C, PMHNP-BC, and the team at Providence Medical &amp; Mental Health Clinic diagnose and treat bipolar disorder, providing mood-stabilizing medications and psychotherapy that gives you the skills you &hellip;<\/p>\n<p class=\"read-more\"> <a class=\"\" href=\"https:\/\/providencewellness.org\/index.php\/bipolar-disorder\/\"> <span class=\"screen-reader-text\">Bipolar Disorder<\/span> Read More &raquo;<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":0,"parent":0,"menu_order":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","template":"","meta":{"om_disable_all_campaigns":false,"_mi_skip_tracking":false,"_monsterinsights_sitenote_active":false,"_monsterinsights_sitenote_note":"","_monsterinsights_sitenote_category":0,"site-sidebar-layout":"no-sidebar","site-content-layout":"page-builder","ast-global-header-display":"","ast-main-header-display":"","ast-hfb-above-header-display":"","ast-hfb-below-header-display":"","ast-hfb-mobile-header-display":"","site-post-title":"disabled","ast-breadcrumbs-content":"","ast-featured-img":"disabled","footer-sml-layout":"","theme-transparent-header-meta":"","adv-header-id-meta":"","stick-header-meta":"","header-above-stick-meta":"","header-main-stick-meta":"","header-below-stick-meta":""},"aioseo_notices":[],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/providencewellness.org\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/1161"}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/providencewellness.org\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/providencewellness.org\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/page"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/providencewellness.org\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/providencewellness.org\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=1161"}],"version-history":[{"count":16,"href":"https:\/\/providencewellness.org\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/1161\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":1186,"href":"https:\/\/providencewellness.org\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/1161\/revisions\/1186"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/providencewellness.org\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=1161"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}