The complete understanding of different moods in bipolar disorder and making a accurate diagnosis of it was quite a harder journey for the doctors as there are many mental disorders exist in a way similar to bipolar disorder. Now with the thorough understanding and knowledge about various mental disorders, doctors can easily identify the signs and symptoms of this condition and the best bipolar disorder treatment in Gurgaon focuses on treating it more safely and effectively.
What is Bipolar disorder?
This is a mental health condition that causes extreme mood swings in persons to have emotional highs(Mania or hypomania) and lows(depression). When you are a maniac, you may feel euphoric with full of energy.When you are depressed, you may feel a lack of confidence, sad or hopeless. When properly diagnosed, this can be treated with medications and psychological counselling.
How does the doctor diagnose bipolar?
The diagnosis is made only by analyzing the symptoms you experience very carefully including the severity, length, and frequency of symptoms. The delay in diagnosis and treatment is quite longer in younger patients as symptoms like moodiness can be mistaken by doctors and parents as a part of the teen.
During the diagnosis, the doctor performs the following procedures:
Physical exam
The physical examination and certain lab tests are done to confirm if the symptoms are caused due to any other medical problems.
Psychiatric assessment
Our doctor may refer you to a psychiatrist or health expert who designs a certain set of questions to ask about your personal life, family history of bipolar disorder and other mental illness. This is because bipolar disorder tends to run in families so that it is helpful in making the diagnosis. He also asks questions related to your symptoms such as your thoughts, behaviours and feelings and other questions on your memory, reasoning, ability to focus on work, ability to express yourself and maintain relationships.
Mood Charting
You may be asked to keep a record on your mood swings, sleep patterns and other factors that help in diagnosing and finding the right treatment.
Criteria for Bipolar disorder
To investigate the criteria of your Bipolar, the psychiatrist compares your symptoms with the standard criteria for bipolar and related disorders in the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders (DSM-5).
Treatment
As Bipolar disorder is a life-long condition, treatment focuses mainly on managing your symptoms. The primary treatments include medications and psychological counselling. Following medications may have an effect on reducing your extreme symptoms:
- Mood stabilizers
- Antipsychotics
- Antidepressants
- Anti-anxiety medications
Several types of Psychotherapies are helpful in reviving your thoughts and behaviors. These include
- Interpersonal and social rhythm therapy
- Cognitive behavioral therapy
- Psychoeducation
- Family-focused therapy
Though it takes a course of time to accurately diagnose your disorder, the bipolar disorder treatment in Gurgaon from our Dr.Anil Yadav can more effectively drive away your abnormal thoughts, moods, and behaviors and help you lead your normal life again in a peaceful manner.
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