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    Celexa And Bipolar Disorder

    Bipolar disorder, or manic depression, is a mental sickness that manifests itself as mood swings or mood cycling between depressed, manic, or common moods. There are two types of bipolar disorder. The first type, sometimes called raging bipolar, manifests itself as almost constant mild mania, with times of sever mania alternating with depression. Mixed episodes where the patient shows both manic and depressive symptoms at the same time can also eventuate with this type of bipolar disorder.

    The second type, sometimes called quick cycling bipolar, manifests itself as almost constant depression, with alternating times of mania and severe depression that can often last a few hours or a few days before cycling to the next episode.

    Depression symptoms include oversleeping, extreme sadness, feelings of worthlessness or despair, irritability, anger, and withdrawl. Manic symptoms include sleeplessness, increased energy levels, distractibility, racing thoughts, obsessive behaviors, and extreme happiness.

    There are a lot treatment choices for bipolar disorder. Most patients with bipolar disorder call for a combination of medication and therapy or counseling for successful treatment of symptoms. However, minor cases of bipolar disorder may not call for medication, but may call for instead cognitive behavioral therapy. There are some cases, such as in patients with a history of drug abuse, where medication may be recommended but is not a viable treatment option. These cases typically also use cognitive behavioral therapy to assist patients in coping with their illness.

    Celexa is an anti-depressant, commonly used with bipolar patients. Celexa, or citalopram, is a serotonin reuptake inhibitor, or SSRI. This family of medications has the effect of balancing serotonin levels in the brain, which are cosidered to be responsible for mood stabilization.

    Celexa is the bulk successful as a treatment for unipolar depression and bipolar disorder type two patients. This is because it's an anti-depressant. Serotonin, the chemical in the brain that balances moods and particularly controls strong emotions, often presents imbalances in the form of depression. Celexa corrects these imbalances, giving the patient respite from depression.

    Celexa is the bulk successful as a treatment for bipolar disorder type one patients when used in combination with a mood stabilizer. As an anti-depressant, Celexa alone causes bipolar disorder type one patients to swing into a manic episode. Used in combination with a mood stabilizer or anti-psychotic, however, can enable for a balance of moods to take place, ending quick or raging mood cycling.

    Celexa has various possible minor side effects when used for treatment of bipolar disorder. Common side effects include drowsiness, cotton mouth, nausea, and trouble sleeping. Less average side effects include abdominal pain, anxiety, gas, headache, heartburn, increased sweating, pain in muscles or joints, enhances or decreases in weight, weakness, and vomiting. If these side effects persist or become unbearable, you should contact your doctor.

    Celexa can also have various possible main side effects when used for treatment of bipolar disorder. Common main side effects include a decrease in sexual desire or ability. Less average major side effects include agitation, confusion, blurred vision, fever, increase in urinal frequency, lack of emotion, decreased memory, skin rashes, and trouble breathing. If you experience any of these side effects you should contact your doctor immediately.

    Friends, family and patients with bipolar disorder should remember that even when using anti-depressants such as Celexa, suicide, suicide threats, and suicide attempts can still occur. Always be concious of the signs that can lead to suicide so that medical treatment can be found before an attempt is made.

    Bipolar disorder should, in all cases, be treated with a combination of Celexa, or other medications, in conjunction with therapy or counseling. Bipolar disorder patients are encouraged to take active part in their treatment plans. Additionally bipolar patients should not attempt to self medicate or treat symptoms with medication alone. If you express symptoms of bipolar disorder, you should contact your doctor about Celexa and other treatment options.

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