The highs and lows can feel like they're
steering you, instead of the other way around.
Bipolar disorder can make your own mind feel unpredictable, swinging between energy and exhaustion, hope and heaviness. With the right diagnosis and a steady care team, those swings become something you can manage, not something that manages you.
What This Can Look Like
Bipolar disorder can look different depending on the person and the episode. Here are some common patterns.
See What This Can Look Like
- Periods of unusually high energy, elevated mood, or impulsivity
- Episodes of depression, low energy, or hopelessness
- Changes in sleep that don't match your usual pattern
- Racing thoughts or rapid speech during high-energy periods
- Difficulty maintaining routines through mood shifts
How We Help
Diagnosis starts with a comprehensive
psychiatric assessment, since bipolar disorder is often misdiagnosed as depression alone. From there, care typically includes medication management,
therapy, and ongoing
case management to help keep everything, and everyone involved in your care, coordinated.
If you or someone you love is in crisis or having thoughts of self-harm,
please call or text 988 (Suicide and Crisis Lifeline) or go to your nearest emergency room. You are not alone, and help is available right now.
Frequently Asked Questions
How is bipolar disorder diagnosed?
Diagnosis begins with a comprehensive psychiatric assessment. Because bipolar disorder is often mistaken for depression alone, a thorough evaluation of your full history and mood patterns is essential.
What does treatment for bipolar disorder involve?
Treatment typically includes medication management and therapy, often supported by case management to help coordinate care across providers.
Where can I get treatment for bipolar disorder?
We offer treatment for bipolar disorder at both our Glen Burnie and Frederick, MD locations.
