"MmIn Bipolar disorder each person is different. Even their symptoms vary along with the intensity of their disease. The National Institute of Mental Health states the symptoms in the chart below showing symptoms that coincide with mania and depression.
The treatment options available change depending upon the need of each person. In most cases Anticonvulsants are given in order to control the moods and prevent the occurrence of seizures. Valproic acid, lamotrigine, and lithium are commonly used anticonvulsants that help to calm the person down. There are also antipsychotic drugs which are used together with anti depressants .However, both these types of medications have include side effects such as headache, nausea, agitation, drowsiness, blurred vision, sensitivity to sun, menstrual problems, and bloating.
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