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How to treat rapid cycling bipolar?
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Seek treatment: Talk to your doctor! mood disorder tx incl. Medication, psychotherapy (interpersonal & cognitive-behavioral). Monitoring signs & cues for manic/hypomanic episodes are key. Other medical problems need to be ruled out. Helpful behaviors are exercise, sleep hygiene, mindfulness activities, social support, spiritual connections, meaningful life purpose. If suicidal, emergency tx is needed. Seek help!
Answered 5/19/2016
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