Bipolar disorder is a condition that creates periods of intense, elevated mood and periods of depression. In fact, other disorders frequently occur in connection with bipolar disorder. Some of the common disorders include ADHD, schizophrenia, and substance use disorders. Specifically, estimates suggest that as many as 60 million people suffer from bipolar disorder worldwide. A number of bipolar-related organizations lead an annual World Bipolar Day to support bipolar sufferers. Learn more about this condition and seek bipolar disorder treatment at CVRC.
World Bipolar Day
As in years past, World Bipolar Day will happen on March 30, 2019. The day provides an opportunity for educating the public about the disorder. The hope is that raising the disorder’s profile and public education will help dispel the stigma around bipolar disorder. By doing so, we hope to increase the likelihood that people will seek out treatment.
World Bipolar Day Events
Organizations across the world, such as the ISBD and the ANBD, encourage smaller organizations to create local events. These events let those with bipolar disorders connect with other sufferers. It also lets them connect with local services that can help.
Local organizations can also do many other educational activities, such as:
- Publish articles overall or Op-Eds in local papers
- Perform outreach via social media
- Coordinate meet-and-greet events with local services
Treatment
Since substance abuse and bipolar occur together so often, a lot of bipolar disorder treatment takes place at rehab facilities. You’ll receive a dual diagnosis. That means you get diagnosed for the bipolar disorder and the substance use disorder. Both disorders require different tracks of treatment. This is why it’s important to get involved during World Bipolar Day.
With World Bipolar Day, it’s important to seek out help. Bipolar treatment often includes the medication lithium. Lithium helps prevent the intense mood changes common to bipolar. You will also receive talk therapy that can include psychotherapy and cognitive behavioral therapy. These help you identify triggers and manage your emotions.
Substance abuse treatment overlaps with bipolar treatment in some areas and parts ways in other areas. For example, common substance abuse treatments include:
Residential programs can last as long as 6 weeks. Those leaving a residential program often continue with an intensive outpatient program. IOP can last for another 6 weeks. These programs give you ongoing, high-level support as you re-enter your life in recovery. Learn more about treatment on World Bipolar Day.
Crest View Recovery Center
Crest View is a dual diagnosis treatment center located in North Carolina. Moreover, we focus on a reality-based treatment model that better prepares you for long-term recovery after leaving rehab.
The combination of bipolar disorder and substance abuse can leave you feeling completely out of control of your life. However, with help from a dual diagnosis program, you can overcome your addiction and learn to manage your bipolar disorder. Call Crest View at 866.327.2505 and let our dual diagnosis program get you on the road to recovery. Reach out on World Bipolar Day and bring overall wellness back into your life.
