Bipolar disorder, also called manic depression, is a mental health disorder resulting in intense mood swings. The name so because it results in the elevated mood all of a suddenly called mania followed by episodes of anxiety and depression.

When you are depressed, you may lose hope and interest in most activities. When your mood changes to mania or hypomania, you may feel euphoric, full of energy. Such mood swings often end up manifesting as behavioural issues, sleep apnea, low energy, and the loss of ability to think rationally.

Episodes of mood swings may occur frequently. Some tend to experience signs; most people do not experience emotional changes between flare-ups.

Although bipolar disorder is a chronic condition that stays with you, changes in mood can still be controlled with the help of Ayurveda.