Bipolar Disorder Treatment

right here in Houston

Living with bipolar disorder can feel like an emotional rollercoaster—intense highs followed by crushing lows, all while trying to maintain relationships, work, and a sense of stability. At Greater Houston Counseling Services, we provide comprehensive bipolar disorder treatment designed to help you regain balance and take control of your mental health. Our licensed therapists use evidence-based approaches to support you in managing mood swings, building coping skills, and finding a treatment plan that fits your unique needs. Whether you've just been diagnosed or have been navigating this journey for years, we're here to walk alongside you, every step of the way.

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Symptoms Of Mania

Heightened mood, exaggerated optimism and self-confidence
Excessive irritability, aggressive behavior
Decreased need for sleep without experiencing fatigue
Grandiose thoughts, inflated sense of self-importance
Racing speech, racing thoughts, flight of ideas
Impulsiveness, poor judgment, easily distracted
Reckless behavior
In the most severe cases, delusions and hallucinations

Symptoms Of Depression

Prolonged sadness or unexplained crying spells
Significant changes in appetite and sleep patterns
Irritability, anger, worry, agitation, anxiety
Pessimism, indifference
Loss of energy, persistent lethargy
Feelings of guilt, worthlessness
Inability to concentrate, indecisiveness
Inability to take pleasure in former interests, social withdrawal
Unexplained aches and pains
Recurring thoughts of death or suicide

"To be tested is good. The challenged life may be the best therapist."

~ Gail Sheehy, Author

Helpful Links For Bipolar Disorder Treatment

Moodswings - One of the first online psychotherapies for bipolar disorder. It is based on a successful validated manualized intervention, the MAPS programme.
Pendulum.org - One of the oldest mailing lists on this topic also has a Web site which is a very comprehensive resource on bipolar disorder, offering online resources, symptom lists, book lists, medications, treatment options, etc.
VeryWell.com - An online community and extensive collection of resources which includes articles, newsletters, chat, forums, links and much more for those who struggle with this disorder.