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Symptoms of a Manic Phase |
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Increased physical and mental activity
Heightened mood
Excessive irritability
Decreased need for sleep
Grandiose delusions
Racing speech
Impulsiveness
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Prevention
No one can predict who is more vulnerable or most at risk for the disease. If it is in the family, be alert to its signs and symptoms. This is key to getting early treatment for helping to control the course of the disease.
There is no way to prevent bipolar disorder from occurring, but once you know you have it, preventive treatment is strongly recommended. The best management of the disorder combines medication and psychosocial treatment.
In most cases, bipolar disorder is best controlled with continuous, rather than off and on, treatment. Even with continuous treatment, though, mood changes can occur and need to be reported immediately to your doctor. This can give your doctor a chance to adjust your treatment plan and prevent a full-blown episode.
In the Encyclopedia: Antipsychotic drugs
Antipsychotic drugs, atypical
Tardive dyskinesia
This article was reviewed and updated June 2007.
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