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- I have bipolar disorder and I'm exhausted. How long do I have to keep a constant check on everything I say and do? I take my medication correctly, I see a psychologist and a psychiatrist, and yet…
- How can I help someone who is experiencing a mixed episode?
- How is bipolar disorder detected? I mean, are there any medical tests that can identify it?
- Why is bipolar disorder so difficult to diagnose?
- Can diet have a positive influence on health? Aside from a healthy diet, are there any foods to avoid or any foods that are particularly recommended?
- Why can't I stay stable for long periods of time and why do I easily fall into depression?
- How should the family act when an affected person begins to experience euphoria without yet being aware of the onset of their euphoria?
- Is it positive for children to know that one of their parents has bipolar disorder, or is it better to hide it?
- My relapses aren't of euphoria or depression, but I do have very strong relapses of intense anxiety that turn into panic attacks where the feeling of impending death leads me to act irrationally. I'd like to know if this is normal and how I can manage it.
- In which episode is there the greatest risk of suicide?
- Why is it difficult for these people to adhere to their treatment?
- How can you support the family of a person affected by bipolar disorder?
- What is the risk that an affected person will "use" the disorder to manipulate people or conditions to achieve their own benefit?
- In altered states of consciousness, that is, when the person presents symptoms of delusional ideation, can psychotherapy help?
- Why is the medication dosage lowered for people over 65?
- Is lithium production related to inactivity?
- Can a person with bipolar disorder have relapses despite taking medication?
- How can you tell if you're having a relapse?
- As a professional, what is the best way to address relapses in people with bipolar disorder?
- Is it normal to not remember anything when you have a relapse?
- How can you help someone with bipolar disorder who is depressed without putting pressure on them?
- Is there an app where I can talk to and consult with an expert when I have a relapse?
How is bipolar disorder detected? I mean, are there any medical tests that can identify it?
Raquel Rivero Corihuela
Clinical psychologist at the Bipolar Disorder Unit (UBIP) of the Nuestra Señora de La Paz Clinic in Madrid
Orden Hospitalaria de San Juan de Dios. Provincia de España
Currently, there is no single, specific medical test to diagnose the disorder. Diagnosis is made after several clinical interviews, which require a comprehensive clinical examination. This includes a very detailed psychopathological assessment, as well as gathering information on psychiatric history, family history, psycho-emotional history, psychosocial development, and a physical examination, among other things. This is generally not done in a single interview, as it requires several sessions and the involvement of different professionals. The individual may also be asked to complete questionnaires or self-report forms to gather additional information and, based on all of this, arrive at a diagnosis.
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Raquel Rivero Corihuela
Clinical psychologist at the Bipolar Disorder Unit (UBIP) of the Nuestra Señora de La Paz Clinic in Madrid
Orden Hospitalaria de San Juan de Dios. Provincia de España
