{"id":3010,"date":"2024-08-03T21:05:31","date_gmt":"2024-08-04T01:05:31","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.lotuspsychgroup.com\/?p=3010"},"modified":"2024-09-01T13:13:07","modified_gmt":"2024-09-01T17:13:07","slug":"debunking-bipolar-disorder-myths","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.lotuspsychgroup.com\/stagingnew\/debunking-bipolar-disorder-myths\/","title":{"rendered":"Debunking Bipolar Disorder Myths"},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t<div data-elementor-type=\"wp-post\" data-elementor-id=\"3010\" class=\"elementor elementor-3010\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-25475cd elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"25475cd\" data-element_type=\"section\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-0f8fad1\" data-id=\"0f8fad1\" data-element_type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-5a1f1af elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"5a1f1af\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>Bipolar disorder is possibly the most misunderstood condition we work with as therapists. If you or a loved one have been diagnosed with bipolar disorder, all the misinformation about bipolar disorder may leave you feeling worried. In this blog, we\u2019ll debunk some common bipolar disorder myths and start uncovering the truth about this complex condition.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-4feb7f4 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"4feb7f4\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t<h4 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Myth \u2013 Everyone with Bipolar Disorder Has the Same Symptoms<\/h4>\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-307e87d elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"307e87d\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>There are different types of bipolar disorder that have unique symptoms. Therapists utilize these individual diagnoses to improve the available treatment and support<br \/>provided to clients who are diagnosed with bipolar disorder. The three main types of bipolar disorder include:<\/p><ul><li>Bipolar I Disorder \u2013 manic episodes that last at least a week and depressive episodes that can last two or more weeks. Both mania and depressive periods can be very severe, leading to a need for emergency medical and\/or mental health interventions.<\/li><li>Bipolar II Disorder \u2013 both depression and manic episodes occur. However, the \u201chighs\u201d of bipolar II disorder aren\u2019t as high as those associated with bipolar I.<\/li><li>Cyclothymic Disorder \u2013 involves emotional highs and lows, but they do not tend to be as severe as the other two common types of bipolar disorder.<\/li><\/ul>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-3c58d40 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"3c58d40\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t<h4 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Myth \u2013 Bipolar Disorder Doesn\u2019t Improve with Treatment<\/h4>\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-6a3c4fa elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"6a3c4fa\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>One of the most disheartening things about bipolar disorder is that many people believe there\u2019s no hope to improve the symptoms of this diagnosis. In fact, there are numerous ways to alleviate adverse symptoms of bipolar disorder, and they are often used in conjunction to improve a client\u2019s satisfaction and stability every day. For many people, medications like mood stabilizers and antidepressants are used in conjunction with therapy. Counseling may be traditional talk therapy. It usually includes identifying and avoiding bipolar triggers, seeking support when symptoms intensify, and building a support network.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-0062b8a elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"0062b8a\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t<h4 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Myth \u2013 Only Adults with a Family History of Bipolar Disorder\nDevelop It<\/h4>\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-209a509 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"209a509\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>The majority of individuals diagnosed with bipolar disorder are adults, and having a family history of this condition does increase your risk. However, anyone of any age can be diagnosed with bipolar disorder, including children, teens, and adults. Genetics may play a part, but many people diagnosed with bipolar disorder have no family history of this condition.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-fd06fbb elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"fd06fbb\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t<h4 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Learn More Bipolar Disorder Truths<\/h4>\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-c1ba7c3 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"c1ba7c3\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>Bipolar disorder can be managed effectively with the support of a therapist. If you\u2019re interested in learning more truths about bipolar disorder, the Lotus Psychology Group team would love to hear from you. Simply take a few moments to call <a href=\"tel: (248) 296-6579\">(248) 957-8973<\/a>, email <a href=\"mailto:info@lotuspsychgroup.com\">info@lotuspsychgroup.com<\/a>, or by completing out our <a href=\"https:\/\/www.lotuspsychgroup.com\/our-office\/\">online scheduling request form<\/a>.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Bipolar disorder is possibly the most misunderstood condition we work with as therapists. If you or a loved one have been diagnosed with bipolar disorder, all the misinformation about bipolar disorder may leave you feeling worried. In this blog, we\u2019ll debunk some common bipolar disorder myths and start uncovering the truth about this complex condition. 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