Bipolar disorder, also known as manic depression, is a psychological illness that is marked by a person experiencing alternating states of extreme depression or elation (or mania). People suffering from bipolar disorder suffer from feelings of heightened moods, exhibiting maniacal behaviors, or severe depressive periods. The symptoms of the elated period include making unrealistic plans, thinking very highly of ones skills and capabilities, making rash and impulsive decisions, sensation of feeling divine or ‘God-Like’ with super powers etc. During this time it’s suggested that psychiatrist for depression should be consulted or contacted. Depressive episodes are marked by crying uncontrollably, difficulty in decision-making, feelings of loneliness etc. Bipolar medication forms an important part of the treatment of patients, combined with psychotherapy, social support groups etc. Medication for Bipolar Disorder Medication for bipolar disorder can be divided into three categories: mood stabilizers, antidepressants, and anti-psychotics. Mood stabilizers help in relieving the symptoms of mania or depression or help in warding off their recurrence. Anti-convulsants which are used in the treatment of seizures have also been prescribed by doctors as mood stabilizers. Antidepressants help in alleviating the symptoms experienced in the depressive stage. They are usually prescribed in combination with mood stabilizers because antidepressants have the tendency of provoking the maniac stage in patients, when taken without mood stabilizers. Anti-psychotic medication for bipolar disorder is prescribed to patients who experience symptoms of hallucinations or delusional feelings during extreme high or low moods. They may also be used as sedatives in bipolar patients who ...

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