what are the three types of bipolar
bipolar I
bipolar II
cyclothymic disorder
“A distinct period of abnormally and persistently elevated, expansive, or irritable mood and abnormally and persistently increased goal-directed activity or energy, lasting at least 1 week and present most of the day, nearly every day (or any duration if hospitalization is necessary
mania
An overvaluation of one’s significance or importance; inflated self-esteem
grandiosity
Rapidly changing or disjointed thoughts
flight of ideas
rapid, frenzied, or loud, disjointed communication
pressured speech
A milder form of mania involving increased levels of activity and goal-directed behaviors combined with elevated, expansive, or irritable mood
hypomania
At least one manic episode (with or without a history of severe depression)
bipolar I
At least one major depressive episode lasting at least two weeks and at least one hypomanic episode lasting at least four consecutive days
bipolar II
Women and those with Bipolar II are more likely to experience _____ = four or more shifts from depression to mania/hypomania in a year)
rapid cycling
Hypomanic episodes are consistently interspersed with depressed moods for at least two years
cyclothymic disorder
Stabilizes mood and prevents hospitalization
Decreased suicide risk
Drawback: Serious side effects
lithium is the treatment of choice
What is this a symptom of?
-extreme elation to intense rage
mood symptoms of mania
What is this a symptom of?
-disorientation, poor judgment
cognitive symptoms of mania
