About Biopolar Disorders

The other side of bipolar disorder is the lower end, the state of deep depression. In this state, a person may exhibit a feeling of hopelessness, a loss of interest in work or family, anxiety, pessimism, a loss of interest in sex, and a desire to sleep nearly all day. Some people also exhibit other bipolar depression symptoms, such as weight loss (or weight gain), thoughts of suicide, physical complaints (headaches, stomachaches, sensitivity to light), social withdrawal, and excessive use of alcohol or drugs.

Bipolar depression symptoms can be treated in a couple of ways. Medication has proven to be effective in battling the ailment—by curing each of the bipolar depression symptoms. SSRI’s and MAOI’s are some of the most popular types of medications. Psychotherapy has also proven to be effective. Many doctors believe that a combination of the two is the best approach, providing a prescription and offering one-on-one or group therapy to those in need.

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