What is Bipolar Disorder?
Bipolar disorder, formerly called manic-depressive illness, entails significant shifts in mood, energy, and activity levels, as outlined by the National Institute of Mental Health (NIMH). It involves pronounced swings between extreme highs, known as manic episodes, characterized by heightened productivity, elation, fearlessness, and energy. Conversely, depressive episodes are marked by sadness, indifference, and hopelessness.
BIPOLAR DISORDER VARIATIONS
Bipolar I Disorder: Involves manic episodes lasting at least seven days or severe symptoms necessitating immediate hospitalization. Depressive episodes may have mixed features.
Bipolar II Disorder: Typically lacks full-blown manic episodes, characterized by periods of depressive and hypomanic episodes.
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