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Bipolar Disorder

Steady support for bipolar disorder

Riding the highs and lows of unpredictable mood swings?

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If you are experiencing a medical emergency or emotional crisis, dial 911 and/or call or text the Suicide & Crisis Lifeline at 988.

Understanding Bipolar Disorder

Bipolar disorder involves mood swings that go beyond typical ups and downs — stretches of unusually elevated energy and mood (mania or hypomania), alternating with depressive episodes. Both ends of the cycle can disrupt work, relationships, and daily functioning.

Because the symptoms can overlap with other conditions, bipolar disorder is one of the more frequently misdiagnosed conditions — getting an evaluation from a licensed behavioral health provider can be key to receiving a more accurate diagnosis.

Signs & Symptoms

What bipolar disorder can look like

Everyone experiences bipolar disorder differently. You may benefit from talking to a provider if you have any, or a combination of, the symptoms below.

Examples of Manic or Hypomanic Episodes

  • Unusually elevated mood, energy, or irritability
  • Needing much less sleep than usual without feeling tired
  • Racing thoughts or fast, pressured speech
  • Increased risk-taking — spending, driving, decisions that feel out of character
  • A sense of invincibility or overconfidence

Depressive Episodes

  • Persistent sadness or a sense of emptiness
  • Loss of interest in things you’d normally enjoy
  • Low energy or fatigue
  • Trouble concentrating
  • Changes in sleep or appetite
  • Feelings of worthlessness or guilt

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What We Treat

Common bipolar spectrum conditions we treat

Bipolar I Disorder

At least one manic episode lasting a week or more, often significant enough to disrupt daily life.

Bipolar II Disorder

A pattern of depressive episodes alternating with hypomania, a milder/shorter form of mania.

Cyclothymic Disorder

Chronic, more frequent, milder mood swings that don’t reach the threshold of full mania or major depression.

Mixed Mood Episodes

Manic and depressive symptoms occurring at the same time.

Rapid-Cycling Bipolar Disorder

Four or more distinct mood episodes within a single year.

Common Causes & Risk Factors

What contributes to bipolar disorder

Bipolar disorder has one of the strongest genetic links of any mental health condition.

  • A family history of bipolar disorder or depression
  • Differences in brain structure and chemistry
  • High-stress or traumatic life events
  • Major disruptions to sleep or routine, which can trigger or worsen episodes
  • Substance use, which can trigger or worsen episodes
How We Treat It

A plan built around you

Most patients do best with a combination of psychiatric medication management and talk therapy, tailored to their symptoms and goals.

Therapy

Talk therapy & counseling options

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Helps identify early warning signs of an episode and build coping strategies around them.
Interpersonal and Social Rhythm TherapyFocuses on keeping daily routines — sleep, meals, activity — steady, since disruption can trigger episodes.
PsychoeducationHelps you and your family understand the condition and stay on the same page about treatment.
Psychiatric Medication Management

Common psychiatric medication options

When medically appropriate, medication can be the foundation of bipolar treatment, working alongside therapy rather than replacing it.

Mood stabilizersAre intended to help reduce the swings between manic and depressive states.
Antipsychotic medicationsCommonly used to help manage manic or mixed episodes.
AntidepressantsUsed carefully, and usually paired with a mood stabilizer to avoid triggering mania.
Medication changes take time to show their full effect, so your provider will check in regularly and adjust as needed — staying consistent, even when you’re feeling well, is part of what helps make it work.
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Scheduling takes just a few minutes. We’ll connect you with a licensed provider who is available to treat bipolar disorder and get you on the calendar.

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How It Works

Getting started is simple

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Schedule your visit

One of our team members will contact you to schedule your appointment, review insurance and self-pay options, and answer any questions.

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Before your appointment, you’ll receive simple instructions to help you check in and get ready.

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On the day of your visit, check in as directed to let us know you’re ready. Our team is here to support you every step of the way.

Insurance & Pricing

We accept most major insurance plans

Fast Pace accepts most major insurance plans, including Medicaid and Medicare, plus a simple self-pay option for uninsured patients.

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Question about whether we accept your health insurance? Call our team at (855) 560-4999.

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Frequently asked questions

There’s no cure, but it’s often very manageable. With consistent treatment, many people significantly reduce how often and how severely episodes occur, and go on to live full, stable lives.

Common triggers include disrupted sleep, high stress, major life changes, and substance use. Part of treatment is learning your own early warning signs so you and your provider can respond before a full episode develops.

We accept most health insurance and managed care plans for virtual behavioral health visits, including Medicaid, Medicare, and most commercial insurance. Coverage continues to evolve, so if you plan to use insurance benefits you’ll be responsible for any co-pay, deductible, coinsurance, or non-covered services as determined by your plan.

Yes, we accept most Medicaid plans for virtual behavioral health visits. Schedule your visit and our team can help verify your specific coverage and availability before you’re seen.

Yes, we accept Medicare and most managed Medicare plans for virtual behavioral health visits. As with any insurance, our team can help verify your specific coverage.

We offer a simple self-pay option for virtual visits. No insurance, no problem — you can be seen and pay a flat self-pay rate at the time of service.

Yes. Appointments are held through a secure telehealth platform, and you can join from home or a private room at a Fast Pace Health clinic for added confidentiality.

This service is not for emergencies or crises. If you are experiencing a medical emergency or emotional crisis, dial 911 and/or call or text the Suicide & Crisis Lifeline at 988.

In crisis right now? If you are experiencing a medical emergency or emotional crisis, dial 911 and/or call or text the Suicide & Crisis Lifeline at 988.

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