Psychosocial
Today there are several psychosocial treatments available for bipolar disorder. Psychosocial treatment has been shown to improve mood stability, reduce the number of necessary hospitalizations and improve functional capacity. In addition it should be noted that the family also tends to benefit as a result of psychosocial therapy.
Cognitive behavioral therapy helps patients with bipolar disorder learn to change their patterns of thinking and behavior inappropriate or negative.
Psychoeducation aims to inform bipolar people and your family about the nature of the disease and how to recognize signs of relapse to use early intervention and possibly avoid a serious episode of mania or depression.
The goal of family therapy is to control the stress that often experiences the family of those who suffer.
Electroconvulsive Therapy
Electroconvulsive therapy (ECT) is sometimes used when other therapies are ineffective. It can be very effective for severe depression or manic episodes.
Treatment planning
Why is it necessary to satisfy the treatment plan?
Too often, patients want to stop taking their medication because they feel better or the side effects that cause discomfort. However, it is vital to successful treatment of bipolar disorder patients take their medication regularly, even after the disappearance of symptoms. If abandoned treatment, probably do not suffer another episode immediately, days or weeks, but in the end is likely to have a relapse. Patients should be aware that the more episodes they have, the harder it is to treat each subsequent episode and it will happen more often.
What kind of things should notify the doctor?
It is best to tell your doctor of any change of mood. Thus, adjusting medication, can prevent one episode of mania or severe depression. You must also know all the medications you are taking, including those that are sold without a prescription. They can interact with specific medication for bipolar disorder.
It is very important to follow carefully the doctor’s orders to the letter and do not stop taking any medication even when it seems that the symptoms have disappeared. Any concerns about your medication or any plan to reduce or stop therapy should be discussed with your doctor.
