Homoeopathic Management of Bipolar Disorder: A Holistic Approach to Mood Stabilization

Bipolar disorder causes changes in mood, energy, and activity levels. A person will have at least one episode of “high” mood, known as mania or hypomania, and usually a period of “low” mood, or depression.

It can severely impact a person’s daily life, but the effect varies between individuals. Bipolar disorder is a condition of extremes. The disorder is characterized by cyclic disturbances of mood, energy pattern, and behavior, and is associated with high morbidity and mortality. A person with bipolar disorder may be unaware they're in the manic phase. Some people with bipolar disorder have more frequent and severe episodes than others. Along with the mood swings, bipolar disorder causes changes in behavior, energy levels, and activity levels. Some people with bipolar disorder may have milder symptoms. For example, the person may have hypomania instead of mania. Bipolar disorders substantially reduce psychosocial functioning and are associated with a loss of approximately 10-20 potential years of life.