Bipolar Disorder Treatment in Newport Beach

Living with bipolar disorder is possible, and it doesn’t have to be a struggle. Lido Wellness Center offers an effective treatment program that’s compassionate and respectful of your needs.

In the past, bipolar disorder was thought only to affect people at high risk for developing mental illness due to their family history. However, today we know that anyone can develop this condition, and they may not even realize it. Thankfully, Lido Wellness offers a bipolar treatment center in California to help individuals learn how to manage this condition. Our team treats all clinically diagnosed types of bipolar disorder.

Core Symptoms of Bipolar Disorder

Mood Swings:

Alternating periods of elevated mood (mania or hypomania) with episodes of deep sadness or hopelessness (depression).

Impulsivity and Overconfidence:

During manic phases, individuals may engage in risky, impulsive behaviors and feel overly confident or grandiose.

Changes in Sleep Patterns:

Manic episodes often include a decreased need for sleep, while depressive phases can involve excessive sleeping or insomnia.

Cognitive Difficulties:

Trouble with memory, concentration, and decision-making, which can occur during both manic and depressive episodes.

What Is Bipolar Disorder?

Bipolar disorder is a brain disorder that causes unusual shifts in mood, energy, activity levels, and the ability to carry out day-to-day tasks. Individuals with bipolar disorder suffer from more dramatic mood shifts than the normal ups and downs that most individuals experience.

Bipolar disorder affects approximately 5.7 million adult Americans each year — about 2.8% of the U.S. population (ages 18 and older).
Bipolar disorder usually begins in adolescence or early adulthood, but it can sometimes start in early childhood or as late as age 40 or 50.
Suicide is the number one cause of premature death among people with bipolar disorder; approximately 17% of individuals take their own lives as a result of negative symptoms that come from untreated illness.

What People With Bipolar Disorder May Experience

People with bipolar experience severe depression and manic phases that can last from days to months. The highs are often followed by lows leading to feelings such as restlessness and fatigue. Bipolar disorder is a unique and personal experience. No two people experience it the same way.

Bipolar disorder is also often misunderstood. People with bipolar disorder typically consult multiple doctors and spend more than eight years seeking treatment before receiving a correct diagnosis. Bipolar disorder should not be confused with short-term mood instability but instead is characterized by long-term mood cycles. These cycles can last months, even years. Below are the typical signs and symptoms associated with these episodes.

Understanding the Effects of Bipolar Disorder

One of the most important factors relating to bipolar disorder is mood swings. How long episodes last and whether they change quickly or slowly. Most times, less than four complete cycles occur within a given year. An episode could last up to two months.

Mood Swings And Manic Episodes

Mood episodes are generally followed by a normal or intermediate period of mood. However, some individuals with bipolar disorder do not experience these “intermediary” periods. Instead, they only have their symptoms slightly minimized. For example, someone who is clearly between episodes might still feel low on some days or experience slight symptoms of mania on others.

Though it’s less common than the longer cycling forms of bipolar disorder, a rapid-cycling type is also recognized. This is determined when a person has at least four or more manic or depressive episodes in the past year. 20% or less of all people with bipolar disorder suffer from rapid-cycling moods. Lido Wellness Center treats all types of bipolar disorder.

Common Questions About Bipolar Disorder

Below are commonly asked questions associated with bipolar disorder.

Can Bipolar Disorder Go Away?

Bipolar disorder is not curable. Symptoms of bipolar disorder will come and go, but it requires lifetime treatment. Symptoms of bipolar do not go away on their own. Bipolar disorder can be the cause of relationship problems, job loss, and costly shopping sprees. However, the proper treatment program will lead to better outcomes.

Can A Person With Bipolar Disorder Live Without Medication?

In most cases, bipolar disorder requires lifelong medications and therapy, regardless of your current symptoms. Skipping treatment during times when symptoms are minor can cause individuals a relapse of symptoms. This could range from minor mood changes to full-blown mania or depression.

Any decision to stop taking medication for bipolar disorder should be recommended by a licensed mental health professional. Never stop cold turkey.

Does Bipolar Disorder Get Worse as You Get Older?

If you stick to your treatment regimen, which includes ongoing medications and therapy, you should find bipolar disorder to get better as you age. This does not mean that the symptoms will go away, but rather due to being proactive over the illness, you will be able to control it.

If you do not treat bipolar disorder, symptoms will get worse as you age. In many cases, individuals will have fewer manic episodes but more depressive ones. Your bipolar disorder could even progress to rapid cycling.

Does Insurance Cover Bipolar Disorder Treatment?

As of the 2014 Affordable Care Act, mental health treatment is considered an “essential health benefit.” This means people with bipolar disorder can receive quality insurance coverage so they can receive the treatment approach required for ongoing management.

As with any insurance plan, the coverage amount depends on your provider and the plan in which you’re enrolled. Coverage will also depend on whether your mental health care provider is considered in-network or out-of-network.

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If you are ready to reclaim your life and live with a sense of purpose—free from the turmoil that holds you hostage, call us today. Our team is ready to offer support and guidance for your next step to wellness.

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