Bipolar Disorder

Overview

Bipolar disorder is a category of mood disorder involving manic or hypomanic episodes together with depressive episodes (alternating mania and depression), or mixed manic-depressive episodes. Manic (or hypomanic) episodes present with elevated mood, increased energy, and increased activity, while depressive episodes present with low mood, decreased energy, and reduced activity.

Symptoms

• Elevated mood
• Low mood
• Sleep changes
• Fluctuating energy
• Irritability

Treatment

Professional psychiatric diagnosis and treatment are required, based mainly on standardized medication such as mood stabilizers combined with psychotherapy. Patients should adhere to long-term treatment and regular follow-up.

Dietary advice

Maintain a regular routine and balanced diet, avoid alcohol and caffeine, and ensure stable nutrition.