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The Best Natural Protocol for OCD and Bipolar Disorder
Introduction to bipolar disorder and OCD
Bipolar disorder was formerly known as manic depression. It is a mental health condition that is characterized by extreme mood shifts.
Significant symptoms of bipolar disorder include:
- Episodes of low mood or depression
- Episodes of mania (elevated mood)
Bipolar disorder is quite common. According to the National Institute of Mental Health, at least 2.8 percent of American adults (the equivalent of 5 million people) have bipolar diagnoses.
Although there’s no cure for bipolar disorder, many effective treatments are available. With these treatments, you’ll be able to improve your symptoms and quality of life overall.
OCD, on the other hand, is an acronym for obsessive-compulsive disorder. It is a condition that features a pattern of fears (obsessions) and unwanted thoughts that causes you to engage in repetitive behaviors (compulsions). Compulsions and obsessions interfere with your activities of daily living, resulting in significant distress.
There are two main symptoms of OCD — obsessions and compulsions. Most OCD individuals experience both symptoms, but some people may experience only one of either…
