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Treatment Options

Mood stabilizers

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Lithium

Lamotrigine

manages manic episodes and potentially reduce depressive symptoms, as well as decreasing the risk of suicide.

can reduce feelings of excitability and over-activity and reduce mood swings.

Antipsychotics

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Quetiapine

Olanzapine

modulating the levels of neurotransmitters in the brain, including dopamine and serotonin. It helps to stabilize mood and reduce symptoms of mania and depression.

Used in patients who received other antidepressants that did not work well

Antidepressants

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(when necessary, but with caution).

Therapy Approaches

Cognitive Behavioral therapy (CBT)

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- Helps manage thought patterns

Interpersonal & Social Rhythm Therapy

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- Stabilizing daily routines

Psychoeducation

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- Learning about the disorder

Lifestyle Changes That Help

Regular sleep, diet, and exercise

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Avoid alcohol and drug use

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Stress management techniques

Medication is a key part of managing bipolar disorder, helping to stabilize mood swings and prevent extreme episodes of mania or depression. However, finding the right medication often requires trial and adjustment under the supervision of a doctor.

Created by Jay Monteleon

Keep in mind this is for a school project and I am in no way a medical professional