Bipolar Disorders
Are you experiencing:
Over-elevated mood…followed by hopelessness?
Impulsivity…followed by loss of interest?
Decreased need for sleep…followed by fatigue/excessive tiredness?
Inflated self-esteem…followed by feelings of worthlessness?
Bipolar Disorder affects people of ALL ages, and is the leading cause of disability in the United States.
Bipolar I
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- Depressive episodes commonly lasting 2 weeks or more
- Distinct episodes of mania or major depression
- Manic episodes – delusions, excessive energy, hallucinations, and/or racing thoughts
- Affects appetite, judgement, and sleep
Bipolar II
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- Depressive episodes commonly lasting 2 weeks or more
- Distinct episodes of mania or major depression
- Hypomanic episodes – less severe than Manic episodes, but still disrupts daily living
- Affects appetite, judgement, and sleep
Cyclothymic Disorder
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- Depressive symptoms lasting at least 2 years, but not as severe as Major Depression
- Frequent, less intense shifts between hypomania and mild depression
- Hypomanic episodes – less severe than Manic episodes, but still disrupts daily living
- Affects appetite, judgement, and sleep
