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We review your symptoms, history, and past treatment before suggesting a plan.
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Bipolar disorder
Medically reviewed by Yenny Porrata DNP, FNP, PMHNP, BC - Adult Psychiatry
Evaluation and ongoing management of bipolar spectrum conditions, mood stabilization, and relapse prevention.
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What to expect
A clear plan
Options, benefits, and possible side effects are explained in plain language.
Ongoing follow-up
The plan is reviewed at each visit and adjusted to your response, routine, and goals.
Understanding this condition
Bipolar disorder involves distinct episodes of elevated or irritable mood with increased energy, reduced need for sleep, and impulsive decisions, alternating with depressive periods. Because people usually seek help while depressed, the manic or hypomanic side is often missed.
Accurate diagnosis matters: antidepressants used alone can worsen mood instability in bipolar spectrum conditions, so the evaluation carefully reviews lifetime mood history, family history, and past medication responses.
How this condition is evaluated and treated
Longitudinal mood history
The evaluation maps mood episodes across your lifetime, not just the current week, including responses to previous medications.
Mood stabilization
When medication is appropriate, mood-stabilizing options are discussed along with any monitoring or laboratory testing they require.
Relapse prevention
Sleep regulation, early warning signs, and a plan for what to do when symptoms return are part of ongoing care.
Common signs and symptoms
- Periods of unusually high energy, speed, or irritability
- Needing far less sleep without feeling tired
- Rapid speech, racing thoughts, or jumping between ideas
- Impulsive spending, risk-taking, or out-of-character decisions
- Alternating stretches of deep depression and low function
- Family history of bipolar disorder or mood instability
When to schedule an evaluation
An evaluation is warranted if mood shifts in cycles, if antidepressants have caused agitation or sleeplessness, or if elevated periods have led to consequences at work or with money and relationships.
Call 786-542-5766Frequently asked questions
Is bipolar disorder lifelong?
It is generally a long-term condition, but with consistent treatment many adults have long stretches of stability and full function.
Does treatment require blood tests?
Some mood stabilizers require periodic laboratory monitoring. This is explained before the medication is started.
Can I stop medication when I feel well?
Feeling well often means the treatment is working. Any change should be planned together rather than stopped abruptly.
Areas served
Bipolar disorder — care across South Florida.
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786-542-57661840 W 49th St. Suite 717, Hialeah, FL 33012
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