1. Bipolar mood disorder. Now what?

2. Bipolar mood disorder. I am\have Bipolar

3. Discussion ● What is bipolar mood disorder? ● Medication. ● When diagnosed. ● Red flags. ● Triggers. ● Support system. ● Questions??

4. What is bipolar mood disorder? ● Mania ● Depression ● Mixed episodes

5. Medication. ● We need medication! ● Chemical imbalance. ● Anti-depressant. ● Mood stabilizer. ● Anti-psychotics.

6. When diagnosed. ● Before diagnosis (life will be crazy) ● Admitted in Bloemcare/Optima? ● Then THE diagnosis. ● Denial. ● Confusion. ● Learn about bipolar and get to know yourself.

7. Red flags. ● SLEEP. ● Thought pattern changes. ● Energy level changes. ● Changes in daily activities. ● Spending behavior. ● Eating or alcohol use.

8. Triggers ● Arguments. ● Travel or time changes. ● Work-related stress. ● Drug use. ● Unstable family situation. ● Lack of balance in life. ● Too many obligations. ● Illness or death of a loved one.......

9. Support system ● Family / friends. ● Psychiatrist / Psychologist. ● Bloemcare/Opitma. ● Support Health care professionals.

10. Questions?? ● I'll try and answer. ● Or ask me afterwords.