Meaning of Bipolar Disorder
MANIA- Excitement manifested by mental and physical hyperactivity, disorganization of behavior, and elevation of mood; specifically : the manic phase of bipolar disorder.
Hypomania- Hypo means "under". It is used because this mood state is under, or less manic, than mania. However, compared with normal mood, hypomania is actually higher.
DEPRESSION- A brain disorder characterized by persistently depressed mood or loss of interest in activities, causing significant impairment in daily life.
TYPES OF BIPOLAR DISORDER
MANIA- Excitement manifested by mental and physical hyperactivity, disorganization of behavior, and elevation of mood; specifically : the manic phase of bipolar disorder.
Hypomania- Hypo means "under". It is used because this mood state is under, or less manic, than mania. However, compared with normal mood, hypomania is actually higher.
DEPRESSION- A brain disorder characterized by persistently depressed mood or loss of interest in activities, causing significant impairment in daily life.
TYPES OF BIPOLAR DISORDER
- Bipolar I disorder: at least one manic episode followed by a depressive episode
- Bipolar II disorder: at least one major depressive episode lasting at least two weeks and at least one episode of irritability for four days, but without any manic episodes
- Cyclothymic disorder: at least two years with many episodes of irritability and depression, with symptoms that occur at least half of the time and do not go away for more than two months at a time
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This image is an analogy of the ranges of Bipolar Disorder. Its represented as a Carasoul Ride.