Bipolar Disorder Counseling

If you want to manage your bipolar disorder better and live in or near Phoenix, Mesa or Scottsdale call 602.750.8051.

Bipolar Disorder Symptoms

Bipolar disorders can severely affect your life, family, relationships, and career. Although a diagnosis can only be made by a qualified professional, some generalizations can be noted. People with a bipolar disorder tend to suffer from extreme mood swings between elation and depression.

Periods of Elevated Mood

Inflated Self-Esteem
Decreased Need for Sleep
Extremely Talkative
Racing Thoughts
Distractible
Goal-Directed Activity
Symptoms Cause Problems

Periods of Depressed Mood

Depressed Mood
Loss of Interest
Weight Loss
Sleep Problems
Low Energy
Feelings of Worthlessness or Guilt
Inability to Concentrate
Mood Swings Not Related to Events

Bipolar disorder is also sometimes called manic depression.

Approach

Learn to Identify Mood Swings
Identify Mood Swing Triggers
Adjust to Life Without the Extremes
Self-Monitoring
Other Life Issues

Benefits

Improved relationships
Fewer employment problems
Avoid the extreme lows
Set and achieve more realistic goals

Summary

Effective skills to manage a bipolar disorder can be learned. Deer Valley Counseling offers bipolar treatment to people living in Phoenix, Glendale, Tempe, Mesa, Scottsdale and other cities in Arizona. Bipolar disorders can have serious consequences. Counseling can help. Call 602.750.8051 if you would like to talk about bipolar disorder counseling.

We answer the phones 7 days a week.

2301 W Dunlap Ave, Suite 206, Phoenix AZ 85021
1819 S Dobson Rd, Suite 105, Mesa AZ 85202
14274 N Northsight Blvd, Suite 100, Scottsdale AZ 85260