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Treatments for Bipolar Disorder
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Bipolar Disorder is an illness which can require long-term treatment. Skilled medical management is needed. With episodes of depression and episodes of mania or hypomania, treatment involves the management of the current episode of mania or depression, and preventing the long-term recurrence of mania and depression.
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Different medications are used to treat acute episodes of mania and of depression, and other medications ('mood stabilisers') are used to keep episodes at bay or to augment acute treatments.
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Psychological therapies by themselves are unlikely to be effective but are valuable adjuncts to physical therapies.
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Every Person is different - he or she may need medication or combinations of medications that are quite different from somebody else with Bipolar Disorder.
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Compliance with medications is important for long term stability. Depending on the nature of the illness and how it is managed, hospitalisation can sometimes be required.
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Everyone is different and therefore the appropriate treatment for a particular individual is a matter for a skilled medical practitioner With the right medical management people with Bipolar Disorder can achieve stability and live successful lives.
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Please note that the information in this section (or anywhere on this site) is not intended as a substitute for professional medical advice, so please see a qualified health provider if you have any health concerns.
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