Expert Bipolar Disorder Treatment & Management in Orlando

Living with Bipolar Disorder can feel like navigating between two extremes, making consistency in your life feel impossible. My goal is to move beyond simply reacting to these shifts. Together, we will work to build a stable foundation so you can spend less time managing the condition and more time living your life. This is absolutely achievable with the right diagnosis and a consistent, collaborative partnership. Offering specialized psychiatric care for adolescents and adults across Central Florida, including Lake Nona, Windermere, Winter Garden, Winter Park, and the surrounding region.

Find stability with expert bipolar disorder treatment in Orlando at ACES Psychiatry.

Understanding Bipolar Disorder: Beyond Mood Swings

Bipolar disorder is characterized by distinct mood episodes, not just everyday ups and downs. Understanding these episodes is key:

Manic Episodes: Periods of abnormally elevated, expansive, or irritable mood and increased energy/activity lasting at least one week. Symptoms can include racing thoughts, decreased need for sleep, inflated self-esteem, distractibility, and impulsive or risky behavior. Mania significantly impairs functioning.
Hypomanic Episodes: Similar to mania but less severe, shorter in duration (at least four days), and typically don't cause major impairment in social or occupational functioning or require hospitalization.
Depressive Episodes: Periods mirroring Major Depressive Disorder, with symptoms like persistent sadness, loss of interest, fatigue, changes in sleep/appetite, feelings of worthlessness, and difficulty concentrating.

There are different types, primarily Bipolar I (involving manic episodes) and Bipolar II (involving hypomanic and depressive episodes). You can learn more by reading our detailed guide: Bipolar Disorder: A Closer Look at the Emotional Spectrum.

My Approach to Bipolar Disorder Treatment in Orlando

Effective management of bipolar disorder rests on a trusting and consistent therapeutic alliance. My Approach to medication is meticulous and methodical. We will start with a comprehensive evaluation, and if medication is indicated, I will explain my reasoning, the potential benefits, and the side effects of every option. Finding the right mood stabilizer is a process of careful, collaborative fine-tuning—your feedback is an essential part of the process. While I manage the psychiatric and medication aspects, I see collaborating therapists as vital partners in your care, helping you build the coping skills and lifestyle routines that support long-term stability.

In my clinical experience, one of the biggest hurdles is that when you start to feel better, you may believe you no longer need treatment. A core part of our work will be to recognize that feeling stable is the result of the treatment working, not a sign that it’s no longer needed. Building this understanding is the key to preventing relapse and maintaining your well-being long-term.

ACES Psychiatry

Expert Bipolar Disorder Treatment & Management in Orlando