Bipolar Disorder Treatment in Wellesley, MA

Bipolar disorder (also known as manic-depressive illness or manic depression) is a mental disease that causes rapidly changing levels in your mood, energy, and activity as well as your ability to focus and carry out typical daily activities.

With proper treatment your bipolar disorder can be managed so that you can get back to living your best life! Since 1994, our team of highly-trained independently licensed psychiatrists, psychologists, licensed psychotherapists, and psychiatric nurse practitioners  are dedicated to providing patients with patient-centered, convenient, and affordable care. Our affiliated clinicians offer both in-person services at our offices in Wellesley, Longmeadow, Weymouth and Arlington, MA and services via telehealth. If you suspect that you are experiencing symptoms of bipolar disorder, please contact our offices at (781) 431-1177. and schedule an appointment today!

Types of Bipolar Disorders

• Bipolar I Disorder – This disorder can last at least a week long. People may experience depressive episodes that last at least 2 weeks, or it may include manic episodes that can require hospitalization. Some people experience a mix of both symptoms simultaneously.
• Bipolar II Disorder – This disorder is characterized by a sequence of depressive episodes and hypomanic episodes. This does not include, however, the full-blown manic episodes that are typically seen in Bipolar I.
• Cyclothymic Disorder – This disorder is characterized by episodes of hypomanic symptoms as well as multiple episodes of depression that lasts at least two years.

Signs of Bipolar Disorder

People with bipolar disorder often experience episodes of very intense emotions, disturbances in sleep patterns, and engage in uncharacteristic behavior without realizing the harmful effect it has on their body.

You may also have bipolar disorder even if your symptoms are less extreme. For example, during a hypomanic episode, a person may feel fine and keep up with daily life. Without proper treatment, however, people with hypomania can develop severe mania or depression.

Are There Treatments for Bipolar Disorder?

Once your doctor has diagnosed you with Bipolar Disorder (I or II), you will discuss the best treatment plan. Treatments range from medication to various types of therapy that have been shown to help other people with this disorder.

Common Treatments for Bipolar Disorder

Common treatments include, but are not limited to:

• Medication
• Behavioral Therapy
• Electroconvulsive Therapy

You will need to discuss these treatment plans with your doctor as they will be the ones managing your treatment progress. In addition, there may also be a psychologist and psychiatric nurse practitioner to administer the treatment.