After bipolar disorder diagnosis
Finding out that you have bipolar disorder may come as a shock, but you may also feel some sense of relief and hope. Bipolar disorder is considered a lifelong condition, but there are effective treatments that can help manage your condition. Treatment options include a combination of therapies and medications. Therapy options include:
- Interpersonal therapy
- Psychotherapy
- Cognitive-behavioural therapy (CBT) [8]
- Family-focused therapy
Medication options include:
- Anticonvulsants
- Lithium
- Antidepressants
- Second-generation antipsychotics (SGA)