If you’re overjoyed one minute and extremely depressed the next, see the experts at Sound Mind Holistic Services in Fort Worth, Texas. Board-certified advanced practice registered nurse practitioner Nzima Josephine Etta, APRN, and her staff diagnose and treat bipolar disorders to stabilize mood swings and help you live your best life. Call the office to schedule an in-person or telehealth appointment, or use the online booking tool today.
What are bipolar disorders?
Bipolar disorders are mental health conditions that affect your mood. You might be extremely happy and euphoric, cycled with deep feelings of depression. Bipolar disorders affect your thoughts, moods, emotions, and overall quality of life. They can make it more difficult to form healthy interpersonal relationships or succeed at work or school.
What are the symptoms of bipolar disorder?
The symptoms of bipolar disorder include:
The symptoms depend on whether you’re in a manic or depressive phase of bipolar disorder.
What are the different types of bipolar disorder?
The different types of bipolar disorder include:
After a comprehensive mental health evaluation, Josephine can determine the conditions you may have.
Do I have bipolar disorder?
Josephine reviews your symptoms, medical history, thoughts, moods, emotions, and behavior patterns before determining if you have bipolar disorder. She develops a plan to best treat your condition based on the specific type of bipolar disorder you have.
How are bipolar disorders treated?
Sound Mind Holistic Services offers psychotherapy (talk therapy) and medication management to help you properly manage bipolar disorder symptoms. Interpersonal and social rhythm therapy (IPSRT), cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), psychoeducation, and family-focused therapies are all beneficial.
You might meet with the team weekly in-person or virtually via telehealth for counseling sessions.
It’s also important to get plenty of sleep, eat nutritious foods, exercise regularly, minimize stress, and avoid alcohol and drug use. Set a routine and stick with it whenever possible.
To learn more about bipolar disorders or to get treated for your condition, call the Sound Mind Holistic Services office or schedule an appointment online today.