Bipolar Disorder Treatment
In Johns Creek, GA & by Telehealth in Georgia, Arizona, Nevada & New Mexico
Bipolar disorder is highly treatable, and the right care can bring long stretches of stability. At Vigor Wellness Space, Stephanie Nnamchi, APRN, MSN, provides careful diagnosis, medication management, and ongoing support for adults with bipolar disorder. Visits are in person at our Johns Creek, GA clinic or by telehealth for patients in Georgia, Arizona, Nevada, and New Mexico.
Call or text (770) 676-3330 to schedule a visit.
What is bipolar disorder?
Bipolar disorder is a mood disorder marked by episodes of depression and episodes of abnormally elevated or irritable mood, called mania or hypomania. Between episodes, many people feel like themselves. According to the National Institute of Mental Health, about 2.8% of U.S. adults experience bipolar disorder in a given year.
Types of bipolar disorder
- Bipolar I: at least one manic episode lasting a week or more (or severe enough to need hospital care). Depressive episodes are common too.
- Bipolar II: episodes of hypomania, a milder form of mania, along with major depressive episodes. Depression is often the most disabling part.
- Cyclothymic disorder: ongoing mood swings between milder highs and lows lasting two years or more.
Signs to watch for
During mania or hypomania: much less need for sleep, racing thoughts, rapid speech, unusual confidence, risky spending or decisions, and taking on many projects at once.
During depression: low mood, loss of interest, fatigue, changes in sleep and appetite, trouble concentrating, and hopelessness.
Why an accurate diagnosis matters
Bipolar disorder is often first diagnosed as depression, especially bipolar II, because people tend to seek help when they feel low, not when they feel energized. This matters because some treatments for depression can trigger mania in people with bipolar disorder when used alone. Our mental health evaluation looks at your full mood history before a treatment plan is set.
How we treat bipolar disorder
- Medication management. Mood stabilizers and other medications are the foundation of treatment for most people. We start carefully, check in regularly, and monitor labs when a medication requires it. Learn how medication management works.
- Relapse prevention. Together we identify your early warning signs, such as changes in sleep, and make a plan for what to do when they appear.
- Routine and sleep. Regular sleep and daily rhythms are among the most powerful protective factors against mood episodes.
- Coordinated care. We work alongside your therapist or primary care provider when you have one.
Frequently asked questions
Can bipolar disorder be treated through telehealth?
Yes. Follow-up visits for medication management and mood monitoring work well by telehealth for many patients in Georgia, Arizona, Nevada, and New Mexico. Some patients also prefer to see us in person in Johns Creek.
Is ketamine therapy used for bipolar depression?
Ketamine-assisted therapy is not a first-line treatment for bipolar disorder and is not appropriate for everyone. Your provider will review whether any option is safe for your specific history.
Do you take insurance?
We do not accept insurance. Care is fee-for-service. Call or text (770) 676-3330 for current pricing.
What if I am in crisis?
If you are thinking about harming yourself or feel unsafe, call or text 988 (the Suicide & Crisis Lifeline), or call 911 or go to the nearest emergency room right away.
Take the next step: Book an appointment or call (770) 676-3330.
