Antipsychotic medications have proven to decrease debilitating symptoms of mood disorders by restoring the natural balance of chemicals, called neurotransmitters, in the brain.
Bipolar disorder or manic-depressive illness is a brain disorder that causes severe changes in mood, energy, and activity levels. Symptoms of a manic episode include feeling high, being jumpy, talking fast, having racing thoughts, unrealistic beliefs, and being easily distracted. Symptoms of a depressive episode include feeling worried, tired, and restless and thinking of death or suicide.
Symptoms of psychotic disorders such as schizophrenia include hallucinations, delusions, disorganized speech, confusion, slow movements, loss of interest in personal hygiene and activities, detached manner, mood swings, and relationship problems.
