Can a person cycle from depressed to normal and back again? Is bipolar always an extreme in both directions or can it be from normal to mania/normal to depressed only?
2006-11-23 11:28:36 · 12 answers · asked by lagosalado67 1 in Health ➔ Mental Health
Bipolar disorder always has the mania component, but it doesn't always mean bouncing off the walls, not sleeping, being extremely creative, etc. That's Bipolar I. With Bipolar II, you tend to have more depressive episodes than manic ones, and your manic episodes may just look like what would be a good mood for a "normal" person. This would be what you're describing as cycling from depressed to normal and back again. Manic episodes with Bipolar II can also manifest as extreme irritability and/or anger, even rage. If you suspect you may have Bipolar Disorder (or any other psychological problem), please seek help. It doesn't make you weak to get help or to take medication. BD is a real illness and is even considered potentially fatal because of the number of those afflicted who commit suicide. Please talk to a professional as soon as possible.
2006-11-25 17:07:46 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Maybe. Strictly, according to the DSM-IV definition, bipolar must have either mania or hypomania. There are psychiatrists who believe that any serious cyclical mood disorder can be classified as bipolar.
Interestingly enough, you can be diagnosed as bipolar from a single manic episode with no depressions.
2006-11-24 03:48:31 · answer #2 · answered by Random Bloke 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
There are forms of cyclical depression. You can feel fine for a time period, then depressed for another time period, with nothing seeming to help lift you out of the depression. New research has shown that the bipolar drug Lamictal can have positive effects on this type of depression. Be sure to see a psychiatrist and get professional help. There's no reason that someone should continue suffer from depression. The best results are from BOTH therapy and medication for people with moderate to severe depression. Your doctor may have other drugs he recommends. Work with him!
2006-11-23 11:41:48 · answer #3 · answered by rollo1603 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes, you can have bipolar and not have full blown mania. You will have to have at least one case of hypomania to be diagnosed bipolar, and then yes it can go back and forth from depressed to normal and back again. Check out the DSM iv for guidelines...or better yet, see a psychiatrist.
2006-11-23 11:54:52 · answer #4 · answered by nic_tammyscott 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
From what I have read and from personal experience, there tend to be more lows than highs, especially with bipolar II. In order to be bipolar, you have to have had at least one manic or hypomanic episode as well as episodes of depression. Sometimes hypomania shows up in ways you don't even realize, like extreme irritability.
2006-11-24 13:48:24 · answer #5 · answered by Jess 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
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2006-11-23 12:39:15 · answer #7 · answered by LIz 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes, it is a major depressive episode. Probably not bi-polar
2006-11-24 18:37:14 · answer #8 · answered by kar506 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
First question: no
Second question: yes, but not bipolar
Third question: not necessarily extreme, but depending on the person, out of character...
2006-11-23 11:38:13 · answer #9 · answered by purplepartygirrl 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
yes it could be someone is really happy one day and extremely depressed the next or really happy to extremely angry
2006-11-23 11:34:36 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋