Bi-Polar Disorder Treatment Options
Are you feeling really "down" sometimes and really "up" other times? Are these mood changes causing problems at work, school, or home? If yes, you may have bipolar disorder, also called manic-depression. Bipolar disorder is more than the usual ups and downs of life. It is a serious medical illness that involves the brain. The up feelings are called mania and the down feelings are called depression. Most people with bipolar disorder go back and forth between mania and depression. Some people have both feelings at the same time, which is called a mixed state. More than 2 million Americans have bipolar disorder. It can happen to anyone, no matter what age you are or where you come from. For help with bipolar disorder, ask your physician for treatment options.