Self-medicating is often a precursor to addiction, especially for a person struggling with bipolar disorder. Bipolar disorder and addiction can lead to a mental and physical dependency that makes life unmanageable. It’s essential to understand why you started to self-medicate with alcohol and learn a new way of living. Through addiction treatment, you’ll see that there’s a better way of living where you can manage your bipolar disorder and overcome addiction through a bipolar disorder treatment program.
The bipolar disorder treatment program at Crestview Recovery provides support and healing for this mental health disorder. Our bipolar disorder treatment center in Portland, Oregon, has given many people the strategies and support that they need to live happy and productive lives despite bipolar disorder. If you or someone you care about is ready to learn more about bipolar disorder treatment at Crestview Recovery, contact our friendly and knowledgeable staff today by filling out our online form or calling 866.262.0531.
Signs and Symptoms of Bipolar Disorder
People struggling with bipolar disorder often experience periods of unusually intense emotions, changes in sleep habits and activity levels, and uncharacteristic behaviors. These distinct periods are known as “mood episodes.” Mood episodes are more drastic than a typical mood swing. During a mood episode, the symptoms last every day for almost all of the day. Episodes can also last for more extended periods, such as several days or even weeks.
Self-Medication for Bipolar Disorder with Alcohol
Aside from the addiction crisis that we face in the United States, there’s also a significant problem with mental health. Many people don’t understand mental illness, and when you develop symptoms of mental illness, it can be scary and confusing. You might be someone who developed symptoms of bipolar disorder but didn’t know what was happening. It takes a qualified professional to diagnose someone with bipolar disorder and recognize some of the symptoms such as:
- Mood swings
- Mania
- Hyperactivity
- Impulsivity
- Hopelessness
Bipolar disorder involves highs and lows that you can’t predict, and this can make it challenging to live life. You may have started turning to alcohol as a way to deal with your emotions that were a result of your bipolar disorder, but it made things worse. There often comes a point where the alcohol is starting to make the symptoms of bipolar disorder even more difficult to deal with. The good news is that in a bipolar disorder treatment program, you can begin a new, incredible life.
Help for Bipolar Disorder and Alcohol
The best type of treatment program that you can take part in is one that specializes in co-occurring disorders. This means the facility not only specializes in addiction, but they also specialize in treating people with mental illness. It’s essential that your addiction to alcohol and bipolar disorder are treated separately. Many people make the mistake of only treating their alcoholism and not their mental illness, which can often lead to a relapse.
In dual diagnosis rehab, you’ll work with people who can help with bipolar disorder and alcohol. Through individual as well as group therapy, you’ll discover a variety of different coping skills to live sober. You’ll also meet with doctors who may help you with medication management that can significantly help keep your symptoms under control. By treating your alcoholism and mental health separately, you’ll have the best chances of staying on the right track for years to come, which is the goal for all of our clients.
The Crestview Recovery Difference
At Crestview Recovery, our caring staff is here to help. We’re passionate about helping people with bipolar disorder and alcohol problems, and we’d love to assist you with your recovery.
We have a thirty-bed inpatient facility, and we also offer outpatient services to those who need them. Our goal is to help you with your long-term recovery, which is why we also offer aftercare. Some of the methods we use at Crestview Recovery include:
- Family therapy
- Trauma therapy
- Cognitive-behavioral therapy
No matter your needs in recovery, our team has the knowledge and experience to help. Make today that the healing begins when you contact Crestview Recovery.
Choose Crestview Recovery for Comprehensive Bipolar Disorder Treatment
If a person you love is struggling with bipolar disorder, encouraging them to seek treatment might be a life-saving choice. At Crestview Recovery, our team of experts understands that each person with bipolar disorder is unique, so a “one-size-fits-all” approach treatment simply won’t work. As a result, our team creates a personalized treatment plan for each person in our care. Our Portland rehab and mental health center has helped countless individuals regain hope, and we can do the same for you. If you or someone you care about is interested in finding out more about how we can help, contact our team today. Learn more about our Crestview Recovery treatment center by calling us at 866.262.0531 or completing our convenient online form.
Since 2016, Dr. Merle Williamson, a graduate of Oregon Health Sciences University, has been the Medical Director at Crestview Recovery, bringing a rich background in addiction medicine from his time at Hazelden Treatment Center. He oversees outpatient drug and alcohol treatments, providing medical care, setting policies, detox protocols, and quality assurance measures. Before specializing in addiction medicine, he spent 25 years in anesthesiology, serving as Chair of Hospital Pharmacy and Therapeutics Committee and Chief of Anesthesia at Kaiser Permanente. This experience gives him a unique perspective on treating prescription drug addiction.
