Bipolar Disorder
Some days we feel positive. During others we don’t. As a human being this is completely normal but, when those mood swings become increasingly extreme and more common, it can be a sign of being bipolar. The disorder used to be called manic depression and is essentially a mental health condition that affects your moods, which can swing from one extreme to another. This is why the word bipolar is relevant as it refers to poles on opposite sides. The condition can cause severe problems in one’s personal and professional life but with the right team of professional and experts it can be treated successfully and sufferers and those around them can go on to lead a life that is calmer and more content.
ABOUT KUSNACHT PRACTICE
Kusnacht Practice offers clients with bipolar disorder tailored therapy programmes.
Physical, mental, and emotional needs are equally addressed. The exclusive lakeside setting provides space for recovery and stability. Discretion, empathy, and professional care are always at the forefront.
What Is Bipolar Disorder?
Bipolar disorder is often misunderstood and sometimes diagnosed extremely late.
According to the World Health Organization, more than 40 million people are affected by it. The disorder causes immense mood changes that are often extreme and unpredictable. Those with bipolar can go from heightened energy, clarity and happiness to sudden sadness and fatigue. In severe cases of bipolar, sufferers can also have suicidal thoughts and may attempt to take their own life. That is why it is essential to seek professional help for bipolar as soon as possible.
Bipolar disorder symptoms can last from a week or two, where the person may feel extremely happy, positive, creative, and energised. Conversely, their moods can dip to the opposite extreme with a flood of negative emotions. It can often lead to depression. The actual cause of bipolar is not known exactly but it is linked to chemical imbalances in the brain and genetic factors. The fluctuating phases of the disorder from extreme highs to dark lows are often so ranging that they interfere with everyday life. The right treatment can correct and control the effects of these episodes and help lay the path to a life more balanced.
What to Look Out For (Signs of Bipolar Disorder)
Mania - extreme highs and lows
Poor concentration
Rapid speech
Intense hopefulness, happiness and positivity
Intense unhappiness, negativity
Prone to make unrealistic plans
Feeling more energised
Improved self-confidence
Abuse of drugs
A loss of appetite
Easily distracted
Feelings of guilt and worthlessness
Low sex drive
Slower speech
Intense and uncontrolled crying
Insomnia
Suicide ideation and attempts
Tailored Bipolar Disorder Treatment
At The Kusnacht Practice, we believe that bipolar disorder treatment begins with uncovering and addressing of the underlying root causes of this illness.
Our all-encompassing, nurturing and empathetic approach employs an holistic, 360 degree recovery plan.
You are a unique human being and therefore your treatment plan will be absolutely personalised and exclusive to yourself. But it is likely to include methods such as Biomolecular Restoration (BIO-R®), Family System Therapy, Eye Movement Desensitisation and Reprocessing, neurofeedback, mindfulness work and Repetitive Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation.
Cognitive therapy, psychology, clinical hypnotherapy and somatic experiencing are also useful tools to help make you better, as is the use of limbic chair sessions.
We will organise everything for you and with no detail overlooked. Rest assured, you will be safe here in a kind and empathetic environment where discretion and privacy are key. And our tranquil location and luxurious surroundings will help you relax and foster your recovery. Our mission is to free you from the shackles of bipolar and restore your mind, body and energy.