Bipolar disorder
, formerly called manic depression, is a mental health condition that causes extreme mood swings that include emotional highs (mania or hypomania) and lows (depression).
What condition does evidence of mania or hypomania point to?
A person may have
bipolar disorder
even if their symptoms are less extreme. For example, some people with
bipolar disorder
(
Bipolar
II) experience
hypomania
, a less severe form of
mania
. During a
hypomanic
episode, a person may feel very good, be able to get things done, and keep up with day-to-day life.
Which disorder is associated with cycling between manic episodes and depressive episodes?
Bipolar disorder
with rapid cycling is diagnosed when a person experiences four or more episodes of mania, hypomania, or depressive episodes in any 12-month period. Rapid cycling can occur with any type of bipolar disorder, and maybe a temporary condition for some people.
What disorders can cause manic episodes?
- Childbirth (postpartum psychosis)
- Brain injury.
- Brain tumor.
- Dementia.
- Encephalitis.
- High levels of stress.
- Lupus.
- Medication side effect.
Who is rapid cycling between mania and depression most common in?
Women, and people with
bipolar II disorder
, are more likely to experience periods of rapid cycling. Most people are in their late teens or early 20s when symptoms of bipolar disorder first start. Nearly everyone with bipolar disorder develops it before age 50.
How long do manic and depressive episodes last?
Untreated, an episode of mania can last anywhere from
a few days to several months
. Most commonly, symptoms continue for a few weeks to a few months. Depression may follow shortly after, or not appear for weeks or months. Many people with bipolar I disorder experience long periods without symptoms in between episodes.
What are 4 typical symptoms of someone who is bipolar?
When your mood shifts to mania or hypomania (less extreme than mania), you may feel euphoric, full of energy or unusually irritable. These mood swings can affect
sleep, energy, activity, judgment, behavior and the ability to think clearly
.
What can trigger hypomania?
Possible causes of hypomania or mania include:
high levels of stress
.
changes in sleep patterns or lack of sleep
.
using recreational drugs or alcohol
.
How do you calm down hypomania?
Start a conversation. Have an honest conversation about your friend or family member’s hypomania or mania and how it affects them. Ask them questions about their experiences and listen to what they have to say. By talking openly, you can improve your understanding of what things are like for the other person.
What are the three stages of mania?
- Hypomania (Stage I). Hypomania is a mild form of mania that may not be recognized as a significant symptom by those around the person experiencing it. …
- Acute Mania (Stage II). …
- Delirious Mania (Stage III).
How do I know if I’m manic?
7 signs of mania
feeling overly happy or “high”
for long periods of time. having a decreased need for sleep. talking very fast, often with racing thoughts. feeling extremely restless or impulsive.
What are the signs of mania?
- feeling very happy, elated or overjoyed.
- talking very quickly.
- feeling full of energy.
- feeling self-important.
- feeling full of great new ideas and having important plans.
- being easily distracted.
- being easily irritated or agitated.
- being delusional, having hallucinations and disturbed or illogical thinking.
How do you calm a manic episode?
- Maintain a stable sleep pattern. …
- Stay on a daily routine. …
- Set realistic goals. …
- Do not use alcohol or illegal drugs. …
- Get help from family and friends. …
- Reduce stress at home and at work. …
- Keep track of your mood every day. …
- Continue treatment.
What does rapid cycling bipolar feel like?
What are the symptoms of rapid cycling bipolar disorder? The main symptom of rapid cycling is the
unusually frequent transition from mania or hypomania to depression and back again
. With bipolar 1, manic episodes last at least seven days fewer if they are severe enough to require hospitalization.
What happens when you come down from a manic episode?
Unlike hypomanic episodes, manic episodes can lead to serious consequences. When the mania subsides,
you may be left with remorse or depression for things you’ve done during the episode
. With mania, you may also have a break with reality.
What is the best medication for rapid cycling bipolar?
Valproic acid (Depakote)
Valproic acid is often the first choice for rapid cycling, mixed mania, or mania with hallucinations or delusions. It is a good bipolar medication option if you can’t tolerate the side effects of lithium.
