Treatments for Bipolar Disorder

If you have bipolar disorder , the highs and lows of your mood may feel more intense and last longer. Bipolar disorder is a mental health condition that involves periods of intense emotion called episodes. These episodes can last for days or weeks and interfere with your normal life. During a manic episode, you might feel extremely agitated, excited, happy, or energized. You may feel like you need much less sleep. During a depressive episode, you could feel deeply sad, hopeless, or irritable, and may not be able to experience pleasure.