Bipolar Nos

Many people are diagnosed with a form of bipolar that is referred to as bipolar NOS. NOS stands for "Not Otherwise Specified". In the medical field, this diagnosis is often referred to as a "Catch All" only because of the fact that when it is given, it means that the diagnostic criterions for the other types of bipolar disorder are not met.

While it is true that this condition is part of the bipolar spectrum, and it is treated in much the same way as the other bipolar types, it is not specific. Many professionals have dubbed this version of bipolar as the "Sub-Threshold Bipolar".

Symptoms

When it comes to symptoms, the identification of this condition is often challenging. Most doctors will make an attempt to determine if there are episodes that resemble that of mania and if there are episodes that reflect that of standard depression.

In most cases in which bipolar nos are diagnosed, the evaluating doctor determines that there are other mental and medical conditions that the patient suffers from. It is not at all uncommon to discover that the patient has the residual form of schizophrenia and even a delusional form of mental illness in general.

Treatments

As stated previously, most patients that are diagnosed with bipolar NOS will receive the basic forms of treatment for bipolar disorder. This includes counseling, individual therapy, group therapy, and medication therapy. The most commonly prescribed medications used in treating bipolar NOS include various types of antidepressant medications and medications that are identified as mood stabilizers.

There are many different types of psychotherapy available for patients with this condition. The goal of the treatment is to educate and assist the patient in a type of behavior modification so that they may effectively cope with their unique symptoms. Medical treatment plans are the best route to take when it comes to bipolar nos.