Formerly known as manic depression, bipolar disorder leads to life-altering mood swings that include extreme highs followed by plummeting depressive periods. At Psychiatric Services of the Rockies in Fort Collins, Colorado, psychiatrist Josiah Ziegler, DO, provides the compassionate care you need to manage bipolar disorder and improve your quality of life. Whether you’ve previously been diagnosed with bipolar disorder or are now experiencing symptoms, book an evaluation. Call Psychiatric Services of the Rockies or request an appointment online today.
Bipolar disorder is a serious mental health condition that dramatically affects your moods. Medical experts can’t pinpoint a single cause of bipolar disorder, although they do find that the following factors can increase your risk:
Concurrent conditions, such as anxiety, attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), or heart disease, can also worsen bipolar disorder.
Bipolar disorder is most commonly known for causing extreme emotional highs and periods of euphoria (mania or hypomania). But when you come down from your manic episode, you can become severely depressed and hopeless and even lose interest in enjoyable activities. Symptoms of bipolar disorder are described below.
During manic episodes, you may notice that you feel overly elated, jumpy, or energized. Mania can also lead to:
Once you start coming down and sinking into a depressive state, you’re going to notice that you have very little energy. You may also experience:
If left untreated, bipolar disorder can lead to suicide attempts, permanently damaged relationships, and even poor work performance. But you’re not alone if you have bipolar disorder. You can get the care you need at Psychiatric Services of the Rockies.
Dr. Ziegler treats all levels of bipolar disorder, from Bipolar I disorder, which leads to manic episodes that last over a week, and depressive episodes that last at least two weeks, as well as Bipolar II disorder, where you have ongoing patterns of mania and depression. Depending on your specific bipolar disorder diagnosis and severity of symptoms, your treatment plan may include:
Dr. Ziegler has extensive training and experience in difficult-to-treat or treatment-refractory patients. He works to find an effective resolution for your bipolar disorder, even if you haven’t had success in the past.
Schedule your bipolar disorder evaluation by calling Psychiatric Services of the Rockies or requesting an appointment online today.
Nearly one-quarter of Coloradans struggle with depression or other mental health disorders. At Psychiatric Services of the Rockies, esteemed psychiatrist Josiah Ziegler, DO, is dedicated to changing the face of mental health for patients in the Fort Collins, Colorado, area. He’s a depression specialist who provides psychiatry and medication management through telehealth, so you can get the help you need privately from home. The practice also offers groundbreaking mental health treatments for treatment-resistant depression, including ketamine* and transcranial magnetic stimulation (TMS)* in the office. Schedule an appointment online or call the office for depression help now.
If you feel antsy, nervous, stressed, and scared all the time, it could be an anxiety disorder. At Psychiatric Services of the Rockies, empathetic psychiatrist Josiah Ziegler, DO, knows the damage anxiety can cause. He combines mental health therapy, psychiatry, and medication management for maximum benefits. These services are all available through telemedicine, and the practice additionally offers leading-edge treatments like transcranial magnetic stimulation (TMS) in the office. Book an appointment online or call the Fort Collins, Colorado, office today.
Obsessive–compulsive disorder (OCD) can be incredibly frustrating, causing you to lose hours to intrusive thoughts and rituals every day. Psychiatrist Josiah Ziegler, DO, at Psychiatric Services of the Rockies is an OCD expert who provides complete psychiatric care, tailored to your own individual needs. Dr. Ziegler provides mental health therapy, psychiatry, and medication management through telemedicine. He also gives patients access to the most modern treatment protocols, such as ketamine* and transcranial magnetic stimulation (TMS)* in the Fort Collins, Colorado, office. Book an appointment by phone or click online scheduling now.
Ketamine is a new treatment tool that offers relief for about 70% of people who don’t respond to antidepressants. Foremost psychiatrist Josiah Ziegler, DO, has seen the remarkable effects of ketamine in many of his patients at Psychiatric Services of the Rockies. As a trailblazer in the psychiatric field, Dr. Ziegler offers ketamine treatment options through telemedicine and office-based appointments in Fort Collins, Colorado. Call the office or use the provided booking feature to schedule your consultation and evaluation now.
Transcranial magnetic stimulation (TMS) is a noninvasive and pain-free therapy that offers rapid improvement of depression, obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD), and other mental health conditions. At Psychiatric Services of the Rockies, patient-focused psychiatrist Josiah Ziegler, DO, offers this groundbreaking technology in the Fort Collins, Colorado, office. To learn more about how you can get fast relief, book a consultation online or call the office today.
Every minute counts when you’re busy with work, friends, and family. It’s good to know you can still find time for mental health care by choosing telemedicine. Josiah Ziegler, DO, at Psychiatric Services of the Rockies in Fort Collins, Colorado, offers excellent psychiatric services through telemedicine, including initial consultations, mental health therapy, and medication management to adults in Colorado. Call the office or request an appointment online to get started with telemedicine appointments.
Formerly known as manic depression, bipolar disorder leads to life-altering mood swings that include extreme highs followed by plummeting depressive periods. At Psychiatric Services of the Rockies in Fort Collins, Colorado, psychiatrist Josiah Ziegler, DO, provides the compassionate care you need to manage bipolar disorder and improve your quality of life. Whether you’ve previously been diagnosed with bipolar disorder or are now experiencing symptoms, book an evaluation. Call Psychiatric Services of the Rockies or request an appointment online today.
If you’ve experienced a traumatic event, the emotions, fears, and memories associated with it can trigger intense and disturbing flashbacks that disrupt your behavior and your life in a condition called post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD). If a trauma in your past is disrupting your life, call Josiah Ziegler, DO, and the team at Psychiatric Services of the Rockies for assessment and treatment today. Call the office in Fort Collins, Colorado, or request an appointment online.