Bipolar (I & II)
Bipolar Disorder (Manic Depression) is a mental health condition that causes extreme mood swings that include emotional highs and emotional lows.
Mood episodes are the hallmark of both types of Bipolar disorder. The highs are known as manic episodes. The lows are known as depressive episodes.
Designed by Freepik
Bipolar I Disorder is defined by manic episodes that last nearly every day for most of the day, or by manic symptoms that are so severe that the person needs immediate medical care.
• You've had at least one manic episode that may be followed by hypomanic or major depressive episodes.
Symptoms of
a Manic Episode
• Feeling very up or extremely irritable.
• Feeling jump, more active than usual
• Racing thoughts
• Feeling unusually important, talented or powerful.
Symptoms of
a Depressive
Episode
• Feeling very down or sad, anxious
• Feeling slowed down or restless
• Having trouble falling asleep
• Having a lack of interest in almost all activities.
• Feeling hopeless or worthless or thinking about death/suicide
Main Causes Of Bipolar
A combination of factors such as, physical, environmental and social conditions can increase chances of developing bipolar.
How is it Diagnosed?
Providers diagnose bipolar disorder based on the person's symptoms, lifetime history, experiences and family history as well.
Mania and Hypomania
Mania and hypomania are two distinctive types of episodes, but they have the same symptoms. Mania is more severe than hypomania.
How is it treated?
A treatment plan of a combination of medicine and psychotherapy is effective in treating those with a bipolar disorder.
To reach a Suicide & Crisis Line available 24 hours a day, seven days a week
Call 988 or text 988
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Can Bipolar go away?
No, Bipolar requires a lifetime of treatment but skills ca be developed to manage the manic and depressive episodes.
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Who is at risk for developing Bipolar?
If you have a family memeber with bipolar disorder, you may be slightly more likely to develop it
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What is the difference between Bipolar and Depression?
The key difference between Bipolar and Depression is that the Bipolar in bipolar means "two" because of the two phases mania and depression. Depression is unipolar meaning there is no "up" period.
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What is the difference between Bipolar I & II?
The main difference between the two is the severity of the symptoms. Those with bipolar I expereince more severe highs (mania) and may not have depressive episodes. While people with bipolar II experience a less severe high (hypomania), their diagnosis includes depressive episodes.