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On any given day there are approximately 45 million American women that are going through menopause, with 5% of that number between the ages of 45 to 50 years old.

Research data from the CDC indicate that while the majority of women transition to menopause without developing any troubling psychiatric problems, panic disorder is the most common mental health issue reported.

Menopausal Panic Attacks Can Last For Years

Menopause often brings difficult emotional and physiological changes during this change of life phase. Studies show new-onset panic disorder has become a common new diagnosis for women going through menopause. In addition, women with pre-existing panic disorder may find their symptoms and mood changes worsen. Menopause brings changing hormone levels where women often report alternating periods of extreme rage, mood swings and depression that can last for a few months to a period that covers many years.

Reason For Menopausal Panic Attacks

While it may be unclear as to the exact cause of a woman’s panic attack or disorder, it has been found that women are twice as likely to suffer from panic disorder as men, most notably during PMS, pregnancy and menopause. Hormones have been identified as the one common underlying cause in all of these cases. In addition, women entering menopause who are already living a stressful lifestyle or who are going through a particularly emotional life event are left even more susceptible to developing a panic disorder.

Panic Attack Symptoms During Menopause

Panic disorder is an anxiety disorder described as unexpected and repeated episodes of intense fear which includes chest pain, shortness of breath, heart palpitations, dizziness, heavy sweating, or gastrointestinal distress. During menopause the development of a panic disorder is often extremely debilitating when fluctuating hormone levels play havoc with a woman’s psychological and physiological state of health. Initial panic episodes often lead a woman to seek emergency medical care thinking that she is having a heart attack.

Treatment for Menopausal Panic Attacks

There is hope and relief from the many symptoms of menopausal panic attacks. An experienced psychiatrist with a history of successful treatment for women who develop mental health issues during menopause, has a wide variety of treatment options to fit one’s individual needs.  Following a comprehensive evaluation, medication may be part of the answer during the time of menopause with its hormone fluctuations.

Medications prescribed may include Xanax, Klonopin, Ativan, Librium, Zoloft, Elavil, Tofranil, Lexapro, Sinequan and many others. Atlanta menopausal panic disorder psychiatrist Dr. Darvin Hege may prescribe medications and may also suggest cognitive behavioral therapy or other adjunct therapies if your anxiety and fears feel insurmountable to you.

Atlanta Menopausal Panic Attack Psychiatrist

If you are in the beginning, middle or end phases of menopause and are experiencing anxiety, panic attacks or mood swings, make the call to Dr. Darvin Hege, an Atlanta menopausal panic attack psychiatrist and get your life back in balance again.

In a national survey of counseling centers, the Journal NASPA reports that the demand for psychiatric or mental health counseling has increased along with the severity of mental health issues and disorders being diagnosed. To add an additional stressor — in this fast paced world we live in there is often little available extra time where personal mental health issues can be effectively treated or managed.

Social and Cultural Factors Related to Rising Numbers of Mental Health Issues

While many psychological disorders may manifest themselves in early adulthood, social and cultural factors may be directly related to the rising numbers of severe mental health concerns being diagnosed and reported across the country. Social and cultural factors that may heighten or allow the development of mental health disorders include:

• Stress and emotional factors related to divorce or relationships ending
• Trying to cope within a dysfunctional family
• Poor parenting skills that lead to feeling overwhelmed, angry, guilty, or to beliefs of worthlessness, incompetence, or of being a bad parent
• Poor frustration tolerance with little to no coping strategies
• Exposure to violence in the family or within group dynamics
• Difficulty dealing with instability in life that includes no job security, a poor financial situation, failing relationships, a change in personal support systems, or developing a fear of what the future holds
• Experimentation with drugs, alcohol or sex that turns into an addiction
• Poor interpersonal attachments or relationships related to increased use of technology and decreased person to person social interaction time
• Development of multiple mental health issues or disorders that require professional evaluation and treatment planning to cover all areas of concern
• Need to juggle multiple part-time jobs to “make ends meet”
• Loss of energy related to poor sleep patterns, being “stretched too thin,” constant worry or emotional overload
• Scheduling mental health care around an already over-stressed lifestyle

Evening and Weekend Psychiatric Care is an Alternative that Works

While there are numerous life stressors and rough patches that can trigger a psychological or physiological response requiring psychiatric evaluation and care, scheduling an appointment should not be another obstacle to face. When your life is under pressure, having the option to schedule an appointment that does not require a change to your daily routine gives you one less stressor to worry about.

Atlanta Psychiatrist Appointments Meet Your Life’s Schedule

Atlanta evening and weekend psychiatry with Dr. Darvin Hege is a practical alternative to traditional mental health services in the area. When you need an appointment that works around your work, family situation, home or school schedule you will find Dr. Hege offers flexible days and times including evenings and weekends.

Call the office today to set up an appointment time that fits your life.

Major depression is a mood disorder in which feelings of sadness, loss, anger, or frustration interfere with everyday life for weeks or longer. The Anxiety & Depression Association of America reports that having a major depressive disorder is the leading cause of disability in the U.S. for adults into their mid-40’s. While each person is affected differently, everyone  is impacted when depression interferes with their home, work, school and personal life.

Major Depression Statistics

Healthline reports 1 out of 10 people experience depression following a loss, traumatic event or life change. In addition, the phrase “having the blues” is commonly understood as having a sad or emotional time. Major depression affects almost 15 million adults in the U.S. during the course of a year, with the median age of onset at 33 years old. The incidence of depression is higher than reported as many men and women fail to seek help, continuing to struggle on through daily life.

Symptoms of Major Depression

While symptoms experienced with major depression vary from person to person, Mayo Clinic reports indicate there are numerous symptoms that are reported time after time. These major depression symptoms include

• Feelings of being sad and unhappy that last more than 2 weeks
• Loss of interest or pleasure in taking part in normal daily activities
• Either insomnia or excessive sleeping
• 5% change in weight (up or down) in a one-month period
• Overwhelming fatigue and tiredness, slowed movements
• Poor ability to focus, concentrate or make decisions
• Dwelling on thoughts of death and suicide
• Unstable emotions (agitation, crying spells, angry outbursts, self guilt, etc.)

Reaching out for psychiatric help for major depressive diagnosis is critically important and can significantly ease the physical and emotional aspects of the disorder. Find the best psychiatrist who has years of experience and a track record of successful depression treatment in Atlanta.

Depression Usually Accompanied by Other Mental Disturbances

There are many mental health issues that often accompany depression which need to be considered in a complete diagnosis and treatment plan. Psychological disorders may be triggers to depression or may manifest themselves as a consequence of the depressive episode. In either case, prescribing a specific medication mix is paramount to effective treatment.

Each disorder needs to be addressed separately as well as comprehensively for an effective treatment plan to succeed. Research shows common co-existing anxiety disorders include PTSD, OCD, panic, general anxiety, and social phobia; substance abuse of alcohol and drugs are also often seen co-existing with depression.

Individualized Treatment by Expert Atlanta Depression Psychiatrist

Dr. Darvin Hege, a well known Atlanta depression psychiatrist, has a long successful history of treating major depression. Each person needs their program designed using a medication management regime that fits their specific needs, triggers, and possible co-existing illness.

Call now and take the first step in breaking through the dark cloud toward happiness and contentment.

In Atlanta and the surrounding area there are thousands of mental health professionals available to provide treatment for ADHD, PTSD, bipolar disorder, narcotic addiction, anxiety, panic attacks, alcohol and nicotine withdrawal. The American Psychiatric Association reports that people often decide which specialist to call based on a referral from your primary physician, family friend, crisis center, or by picking the advertisement that “looks the best” in the telephone book.

Many Reasons Affect Selection Process of Mental Health Providers

Individuals have certain needs that come into play when looking for a mental health professional. Accessibility is often a reason to choose one specialist over another. An office close to a patient’s home or work may allow convenience to take precedence over quality of service. In addition, the time available to schedule an appointment that does not interfere with work, family, or child care issues is a major concern of patients. Some psychiatrists even offer online video follow-up sessions for some types of treatment after an initial in-office appointment so patients don’t have to drive to the office every time.

Finding the Best Mental Health Professional to Meet Your Needs

When facing mental health issues on your own or with the support of family and friends, choosing the proper specialist makes a difference in the effectiveness and success of your treatment program. While developing a trusting relationship with your mental health provider is important, selecting an experienced professional with a long track record of success also makes a significant difference in relapse rates and in the ability to finally live a fully functional life.

CBT and Medication Management Has Highest Rate of Treatment Success

Choosing a mental health specialist that promotes both cognitive behavioral counseling and medication management is the most desirable. Treating the whole person with psychological issues has the highest rate of treatment success.

Psychiatrists Treat Both Mental and Physical Aspects of Psychological Issues

A psychiatrist is a medical doctor specializing in the diagnosis, treatment and prevention of mental health illness or disease, substance abuse, addiction and recovery. Atlanta psychiatrist Dr. Hege designs an individualized treatment program to provide relief of symptoms, anxieties and fears right away. Withdrawal symptoms are carefully planned for and managed. Medication adjustments are made as you progress through the treatment program.

Dr. Darvin Hege, a highly regarded Atlanta psychiatrist, believes in treating the whole person. Dr. Hege may refer you for adjunct therapeutic sessions such as cognitive behavioral treatment and EEG biofeedback. Dr. Hege may also recommend family/couples therapy or participation in the Evening Recovery Program as part of your comprehensive treatment plan.

Atlanta Evening and Weekend Psychiatrist

Atlanta psychiatrist Dr. Hege specializes in adult ADHD, addiction, anxiety and bipolar disorders, substance abuse and depression with over 25 years of successful intervention and medication management. The doctor is conveniently located in Atlanta and offers both evening and weekend appointments.

For a confidential and private initial appointment, call Atlanta psychiatrist Dr. Hege.

In this fast paced world, the time we have available to take care of personal mental health needs is often crunched between work hours, family responsibilities, child care and time spent stuck in Atlanta traffic. In our society, the incidence of anxiety, depression, panic attacks and attention deficit disorders continue to rise. In addition, addiction to narcotics, nicotine or alcohol is affecting more and more families on a daily basis.

Finding an experienced psychiatrist who adjusts office hours to meet your hectic schedule opens the door for successful treatment of your mental health concerns.

Convenient Atlanta Psychiatric Office Hours

Evening and weekend hours offered by a qualified psychiatrist with over 30 years of experience gives more patients easier access to a comprehensive evaluation and effective treatment plan. Dr. Hege offers hope and positive therapeutic change to those who need convenient office hours around your busy lifestyle.

Thorough Comprehensive Psychiatric Evaluation

Each person has their own unique symptoms or behaviors that interfere with normal daily life and interpersonal life skills. A comprehensive evaluation is the cornerstone in making the correct diagnosis. The development of an effective treatment plan is based on your individual needs, physiology, symptoms and behaviors. Your treatment plan may include medications, cognitive behavioral therapy, or alternative services to best meet your changing needs and progress.

Areas of Atlanta Psychiatric Treatment Offered

Dr. Hege, MD, a highly respected Atlanta psychiatrist, develops individual treatment plans that have proven successful for decades. Patients of Dr. Hege have been able to regain control of their lives through medication management, CBT, and other augmentive services. Mental health concerns addressed include:

• Adult Men and Women with ADHD
• Narcotics Addiction
• Cocaine Addiction
• Panic and Anxiety Attacks
• Depression
• Tobacco and Nicotine Addiction
• Bipolar Disorder
• Post Traumatic Stress Disorder
• Obsessive Compulsive Disorders
• Psychiatric Medication adjustment to reduce side effects

Psychiatric Augmentive Therapy Resources

Dr. Hege believes in treating the whole person to achieve the highest rate of success through his therapeutic treatment plan. While he focuses solely on psychiatry, he recommends professional resources from a network of skilled therapists trained in the use of advanced techniques in combination with or without medication. Unique resources available include:

• EEG Biofeedback or Neurotherapy often used to treat ADHD
• Couples Therapy
• Family Therapy
• Individual Therapy
• International Cultural Coaching including management and success in a culturally diverse world
• EMDR, Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing, used in recovery from effects of trauma and abuse
• Evening Recovery Program for small group addiction counseling

Atlanta Psychiatrist Dr. Hege a Phone Call Away

Dr. Hege’s methodology and strategies can work for you. Make the call today to set up an appointment at a day and time that fits your schedule. Help really is just a phone call away.

Bipolar disorder affects nearly 6 million adults. People with bipolar disorder suffer through periods of intermittent elevated manic or hypomanic behaviors, often experienced along with periods of depressed states that directly interfere with normal daily activities. With bipolar disorder, symptoms may vary from one person to the next, and a proper and correct diagnosis is often difficult to make — even for trained mental health professionals.

Statistics Show Bipolar Disorder Often Incorrectly Diagnosed

Some alarming statistics surround misdiagnosis. Around 70% of those who have bipolar disorder have received at least one misdiagnosis. For another 25% it took up to 3 years before correct diagnosis. Finding the right mental health professional who can pinpoint the disorder and start treatment immediately can be essential to moving toward a healthy life.

Diagnosis of Bipolar Disorder Falls into Four Basic Types

The primary diagnosis of bipolar disorder is not only difficult to establish, but four basic types of this disorder also need to be considered when developing a successful treatment strategy and plan. An experienced and thorough mental health professional will typically use the DSM, or Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders as a guideline for proper diagnosis.

The four basic types of bipolar disorder are:

• Bipolar I Disorder is defined by manic or mixed episodes that continue for at least a 7-day period, or by manic symptoms and behavior that are so severe that immediate medical and psychiatric care is needed. Depressive episodes are also seen, lasting for at least 2 weeks.
• Bipolar II Disorder where a pattern of depressive episodes with hypomanic episodes are exhibited. There are no severe episodes noted.
• BP-NOS, Bipolar Disorder Not Otherwise Specified is a diagnosis given when symptoms of the disorder do exist but they do not meet the diagnostic criteria for bipolar I or II. Symptoms and behaviors demonstrated are outside of a person’s normal range of behaviors.
• Cyclothymia is a mild form of bipolar disorder where episodes of hypomania and mild depression occur over a 2 year period. The symptoms and behaviors displayed do not meet the criteria for any other type of bipolar disorder.

Symptoms of bipolar disorder can also include seasonal changes in mood, rapid cycling mood shifts, and even psychosis.

Atlanta Bipolar Disorder Psychiatrist with Long History of Successful Treatment

Bipolar disorder can be effectively treated and managed, affording you a functional life of work, family, social relationships and personal achievement. Find the right psychiatrist capable of making the correct diagnosis. Dr. Hege has a long history of successfully developing a comprehensive treatment plan that works.

Your life is too important to sort through a series of doctors hoping for the best. Make your first call to Dr. Darvin Hege, Atlanta’s renowned bipolar disorder psychiatrist, and start moving forward toward the healthy functional life that you deserve.

The use of tobacco and nicotine can become an addiction that is as difficult to break as alcohol, cocaine and morphine abuse. The CDC, Center for Disease Control and Prevention estimates almost 44 million people in the U.S. smoke cigarettes with over 68% of those smokers making repeated attempts to quit. The desire to quit smoking continues throughout a person’s life, with almost 45% of smokers 65 years of age and older still fighting the battle against nicotine addiction. 

The Physical and Psychological Addiction of Nicotine

The National Institute of Health reports that tobacco use, the leading cause of preventable death in the U.S., accounts for one-fifth of deaths every year. Nicotine addiction comes with a variety of physical and psychological effects that are often tied together, making the attempt to quit even more difficult.

For example, smoking typically decreases appetite, and the fear of weight gain affects the ability to successfully quit. Nicotine also boosts mood and alertness, often masking underlying depression, which leaves those trying to quit with a loss of motivation and well-being.

Symptoms of Nicotine Withdrawal

Research indicates about 50% of smokers suffer from at least four symptoms associated with nicotine withdrawal. Common symptoms reported are:

• Anxiety
• Depression
• Irritability and anger
• Increased hunger, appetite, and weight gain
• Insomnia and drowsiness
• Headache
• Intense craving for nicotine

Nicotine withdrawal symptoms can begin within a couple hours of quitting, with symptoms peaking in about 3 days. Partnering with a nicotine addiction psychiatrist will ease symptoms experienced using prescription medication to reduce cravings in combination with cognitive behavioral therapy. A successful addiction withdrawal program will address both the physical and psychological obstacles to quitting.

Quitting Smoking with Mental Health Issues

A psychiatrist with a successful history of treating nicotine addiction and other mental health issues develops a treatment plan addressing both the addiction and any underlying psychiatric issues. A diagnosis of depression, anxiety disorder, ADD, or bipolar disorder significantly reduces the success rate in overcoming nicotine addiction. Treatment tailored to an individual’s overall needs plus their mental health concerns has proven most successful in prevention of relapse during and after nicotine withdrawal.

Medication Support during Withdrawal and Beyond

Several medications are available from a certified nicotine addiction psychiatrist. Chantix, a medication recently approved for nicotine addiction, has higher success rates for both 3 month and 1 year nicotine abstinence. Other medications with a history of success for tobacco and cigarette addiction withdrawal are Zyban, Wellbutrin, and buproprion. Diagnosis of mental health disorders may require a combination of medications to effectively treat the whole person and their needs.

Atlanta Tobacco and Nicotine Addiction Psychiatrist

Tobacco and nicotine withdrawal is difficult and repeated episodes of relapse are common. Dr. Hege, Atlanta’s tobacco and nicotine addiction psychiatrist has a long history of experience and documented success.

Call to set up an appointment, and let Dr. Hege work to help relieve your withdrawal symptoms, manage any mental health issues, and strengthen your resolve and ability to quit for good.

Cocaine is an extremely powerful central nervous system stimulant. Up to 75% of the people who try cocaine become addicted to it. The Stop Cocaine Addiction website reports well over 2 million cocaine addicts in the U.S., and only 25% of those who try to quit will succeed without outside help. Cocaine addiction is a chronic relapsing disease that is the result of changes in the brain and the uncontrollable need to obtain the drug.

Cocaine Addiction Tied to the Brain’s Pleasure Center

Cocaine has a direct and immediate affect on the pleasure center of the brain which produces euphoria and feelings of being hyper-energized. The “high” quickly fades, and within 30 minutes the desire or craving to use the drug again returns. Repeat use of cocaine results in increased tolerance and the need to use more of the drug in order to achieve the same feelings.

Cocaine Addiction Relapse Easily Triggered

The National Institute of Drug Abuse states that repeated use of cocaine causes disruptions in the brain chemistry responsible for the regulation of mood and pleasure. Strong cravings for cocaine can be triggered by a memory associated with past use, even when it may be months to a year since it was last used. With memories at every corner, the need to use cocaine becomes too strong to resist. Help is available from cocaine addiction medical professionals.

Depression Common Psychological Withdrawal Symptom

Very often the attempt to stop using cocaine fails because of the psychological withdrawal experienced. There is no true medical detox for cocaine addiction as the drug is water soluble and leaves the body fairly quickly. Developing depression is a common, often overwhelming occurrence during cocaine withdrawal which often pushes an addict to use cocaine to relieve their depression.

Dual Treatment Highly Successful for Cocaine Withdrawal

The psychological withdrawal, depression, and the memories that trigger relapse can be successfully treated by a trained expert in cocaine addiction withdrawal. Very often a dual method such as a medication regime in conjunction with Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, CBT, closely monitored by your addiction psychiatrist has the best success. Dr. Hege does not provide CBT, but can recommend someone who does.

Medications Prescribed for Cocaine Withdrawal Symptoms

Prescribed medications for cocaine withdrawal symptoms may include Disulfuram to help reduce the degree of cocaine cravings, and N-acetyl-cysteine as a nutritional supplement. Dependending on your evaluation, other medications may be used to help reduce fatigue, help relax muscular tension, help stabilize your moods or work to reduce cocaine’s euphoric effects (i.e., modinifil, baclofen, naltrexone, Topomax).

Atlanta Cocaine Addiction Withdrawal Psychiatrist

Dr. Darvin Hege, M.D. is a well recognized authority on successfully treating cocaine addiction and the associated withdrawal symptoms such as depression, violence, insatiable hunger, irritability and aggression, overwhelming fatigue and disturbed sleep patterns. Contact us today for an evaluation.

More and more women are being diagnosed with adult ADD or adult attention deficit disorder by mental health professionals due to the increasing awareness and public education. Even Dr. Oz recently discussed on air the topic of adult women with ADD with a board certified psychiatrist and professor of psychiatry at NYU Medical Center, who reports that ADD in women is under recognized, under diagnosed and under treated.

Women with Adult ADD Struggle with Their Symptoms

ADD is a neurological disorder, often hidden and ignored which causes women to struggle with their ADD symptoms in silence. ADD often mimics and co-exists with many other conditions and mood disorders where symptoms are commonly diagnosed as depression, anxiety, low self esteem, or chronic fatigue syndrome. An experienced psychiatrist with a successful history of treating women with ADD would make the correct diagnosis, allowing proper effective treatment to begin immediately.

Adult ADD Diagnosis for Women Starts with Warning Signs

Women with ADD are often described as quiet day-dreamers, easily distracted, unable to complete tasks or assignments on time, periods of time where they are moody, anxious, frustrated or easily angered. Women with ADD are also more prone to develop eating disorders and may struggle with weight gain and obesity. These warning signs are typically explained away by the excuse “it is just the way I am,” or “it is just my personality.”

Furthermore, women and society view these “personality characteristics” as stemming from a busy stressful life trying to manage home, work, kids, and personal relationships — not from a treatable diagnosis of adult ADD. Women with ADD are often misdiagnosed as they may only exhibit subtle hyperactivity, quite unlike the typical hyperactivity such as thrill seeking impulsive behaviors displayed by males. A qualified adult ADD psychiatrist would uncover the “hidden” diagnosis during their comprehensive evaluation.

Common Experiences of Women with Adult ADD

Findings published in the Journal of Attention Disorders and the Journal of Clinical Psychology report common reported experiences of women who were diagnosed with ADD in adulthood. The majority of women are diagnosed with adult ADD in their 30s and 40s and report the following behaviors and beliefs:

• Display a “learned helpless style,” often blaming themselves when “bad” things happen
• Adult women with ADD begin to think they have no power to change a negative situation, which over time turns in to the belief they are unable to accomplish anything in life
• Increased likelihood to report a history of anxiety and depression
• History of taking prescribed psychotropic medications

Atlanta Psychiatrist for Women with Adult ADD

Obtaining the correct diagnosis is the first step toward the development of a treatment plan that will free you from the bonds that have prevented you from reaching your true potential. Call Dr. Darvin Hege, the Atlanta psychiatrist with a long successful history of treating adult women with Attention Deficit Disorder.

Change your life for the positive. Contact us today.

The National Institute of Mental Health reports bipolar disorder, also commonly known as manic depression, is a serious mental health issue affecting approximately 5.7 million adults in America — with 89% of those diagnosed as severe.

Bipolar Disorder’s Four Types of Mood Swings

A comprehensive diagnosis of bipolar disorder involves more than the assessment of mood shifts and behaviors. A qualified expert in psychiatry looks beyond clinical observation, interview and professional evaluation. The four types of mood episodes are mania, hypomania, depression and mixed state; an experienced bipolar disorder psychiatrist will pinpoint the type of bipolar disorder cycle and degree of intensity that is causing the most life disruptions.

Bipolar Disorder Cycles Have Unique Symptoms

Each type of bipolar disorder mood shift presents with their own unique set of symptoms. An experienced bipolar disorder psychiatrist works with you to develop a treatment plan that works around you own unique mood shift cycles. While some cycles last for days, other cycles may last for months at a time. Each episode can intensify to where it interferes with the ability to function at home, work and in the community.

Bipolar Disorder Symptoms by Mood Disorder Type

The signs and symptoms of bipolar disorder vary from one person to the next along with cycle length and intensity.

• Mania Phase: Symptoms include euphoria, heightened energy and well-being, creativity, sleeplessness, hyperactivity, grandiose ideas and beliefs. The mania cycle may lead to feelings of anger, irritability, aggressive or reckless behaviors, sexual promiscuity, wild gambling, instigating fights, or making foolish choices in life.
• Hypomanic Episode: The bipolar disorder symptoms displayed here are typically a less severe form of mania. You feel good and accomplish many tasks, yet your family and friends still recognize definite mood swings. Without proper psychiatric evaluation and treatment, hypomania can progress into severe mania or depression.
• Bipolar Depression: Antidepressants do not help bipolar depression and typically make it worse. Antidepressants can trigger rapid cycling between mood states, interfere with other medications, push you into a psychotic depression, or an intense manic state. Assessment by an expert in bipolar disorder psychiatry like Dr. Darvin Hege will ensure you receive the right diagnosis followed by the most therapeutic medication regime.
• Mixed State: This type of bipolar disorder gives feelings of both mania and depression at the same time. In this equally tormented state are feelings of agitation, sadness, hopelessness and suicidal thoughts, while feeling highly energized at the same time. Hallucinations and delusions can also occur. A missed or incorrect diagnosis could label you with schizophrenia instead of having bipolar disorder.

Atlanta Bipolar Disorder Psychiatrist

Bipolar disorder is a complex chronic life-long condition that requires long-term treatment and development of a successful medication regime to prevent new episodes or reduce interfering symptoms. Stop the suffering and anguish – effective treatment exists.

Diagnosis of Atlanta bipolar disorder is often difficult and requires the skill of a seasoned expert such as Dr. Darvin Hege. Call the office to get the right help you need.