People with bipolar disorder have mood swings, not the regular ups and downs of life that most of us experience, but more significant changes that impact on their occupational, social and family life, significantly. These changes in mood may cause them to behave in uncharacteristic ways, be unpredictable in their decision making and actions or indeed go through prolonged periods of dysfunctionality.
People with bipolar disorder experience periods of unusually intense emotion, changes in sleep patterns and activity levels, and uncharacteristic behaviors—often without recognizing their likely harmful or undesirable effects. These distinct periods are called “mood episodes.”
While the diagnosis is clinical, brain imaging, electrophysiology, blood tests to rule out reversible causes or indeed contributing factors and a thorough pre-rehabilitation assessment including evaluation for co-morbidities (associated conditions) will be required in all instances. At Buddhi Clinic our assessment includes standard outcome indicators for activities of daily life, quality of life, neuro-disability and mental health.
We understand bipolar disorders rather uniquely. We go beyond the mind to explore brain factors that impact on mood; the human body and its contributions (hormonal, metabolic and inflammatory factors) and the role and contribution of the person’s environment.
Dr. E.S. Krishnamoorthy , Behavioural Neurologist & Neuropsychiatrist, Founder of Buddhi Clinic in conversation with Dr. Prabha Chandra, Professor of Psychiatry & Incharge of NIMHANS centre of well being & Ms. Sunena Gupta
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