Everyone’s symptoms are different but by educating oneself to be able to distinguish between the characteristic behaviours and non-characteristic behaviours associated with Bipolar you may be able to become aware of them from an early stage.
Working with a counsellor can help people with bipolar disorder to better understand the nature of their illness and recognise the triggers of the depressive episodes. Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) is designed to help individuals change negative thought patterns and learn new coping skills.