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 Bipolar Disorder
Types of Bipolar Disorder
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There are two main types of bipolar disorder.
Bipolar Disorder I
People with this type of bipolar disorder are more likely to experience mania for longer periods of time and experience psychotic symptoms. Refer to signs and symptoms of bipolar disorder for more information.
Bipolar Disorder II
People with this type of bipolar disorder do not experience psychotic symptoms and generally have episodes of mania that last for a short time e.g. hours or at most, a few days. Also refer to signs and symptoms of bipolar disorder for more information.
Inbetween experiencing mania and depression, there are usually times when a person feels like they're on an even keel. However, if the person remains untreated, they are more likely to feel up and down more often.
Some people with bipolar disorder have what are called 'mixed episodes' where they feel some of the signs and symptoms of both depression and mania. Moods can change very quickly for some people - feeling high, then low and high again, within a matter of days or even hours.
People with bipolar disorder can also experience what is called 'rapid cycling'. This occurs when a person has at least four changes in mood states in any one year i.e. moving between depression, mania and a mixed episode. |
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