Bipolar disorders

Are you struggling with Bipolar disorders?

Episodes of mania and depression often last for several weeks or months. Treatment aims to reduce the severity and number of episodes of depression and mania to allow as normal a life as possible.

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What are Bipolar disorders?

Bipolar disorders are a group of psychological problems which are characterised by periods of elated or high mood, as well as periods of low mood. During a high mood period little sleep is needed, ideas running through one’s mind and a feeling of being extremely productive is experienced. In this high period risk taking and impulsive behaviours increase, including spending money recklessly, gambling, having sex with individuals that one would not have normally, or drinking heavily and using recreational drugs. During low mood period energy is reduced, more sleep is needed, tiredness increases, and negative thoughts about others, oneself and the world proliferate.  Some individuals may also experience suicidal thoughts; if you identify with this or feel you are in crisis, please ensure you seek immediate support from NHS111, call 999, or visit your GP for an emergency appointment.

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When to seek treatment for Bipolar Affective Disorders

Signs that you should consider seeking treatment:
You have moods that seem overly high or very low for periods of time (e.g., that last for more than a few days at a time).
You are not sleeping well, either feeling very tired/or not feeling the need for sleep at all, alongside some of the other physiological symptoms such as loss of appetite, lots of energy or extreme tiredness or fatigue.
You are having some big ideas about things that others seem to find unusual or strange, but that make sense to you, alongside the symptoms above.
You are feeling very low in mood, not feeling like doing anything you used to do, or having strong negative feelings about yourself that will not go away.
What do Onebright offer?
We offer Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) for bipolar disorders, as there is a good evidence base to suggest this can be an effective treatment in reducing relapses, helping improve depressive symptoms and the severity of manic episodes, increasing psychosocial functioning and improving quality of life and ability to function in social and occupational settings.
Benefits of Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT)
CBT is an evidence based, goal-oriented and collaborative psychological therapy approach that focuses on understanding the past and present connections between thoughts, feelings, and behaviours (termed the ‘formulation’). It also offers powerful tools, strategies, and techniques to identify, challenge and reframe unhelpful thought patterns and associated feelings and behaviours, helping to significantly improve mental health and quality of life.
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Onebright's client liaison team are available Monday to Friday between 9am-5pm (excluding bank holidays).
You must be aged 18 years or above to access our therapy services.