What are the signs of Bipolar II ??

Question

I know the signs of Bipolar, but what about Bipolar 2..

Answer 1

http://www.blackwell-synergy.com/doi/abs/10.1111/j.1399-5618.2004.00152.x?cookieSet=1&journalCode=bdi

Answer 2

The only major difference between Bipolar I and Bipolar II is that a Bipolar II is said not to fully experience mania. Instead they suffer what is called hypomania. However, I would not think it wise to lessen the difficulties that BP IIs face. Hypomania is not fun.

Answer 3

People who never develop severe mania but instead experience milder episodes of hypomania that alternate with depression are said to have Bipolar II disorder.
http://www.nimh.nih.gov/publicat/bipolar.cfm#bp3

Signs and symptoms of depression (or a depressive episode) include:

* Lasting sad, anxious, or empty mood
* Feelings of hopelessness or pessimism
* Feelings of guilt, worthlessness, or helplessness
* Loss of interest or pleasure in activities once enjoyed, including sex
* Decreased energy, a feeling of fatigue or of being "slowed down"
* Difficulty concentrating, remembering, making decisions
* Restlessness or irritability
* Sleeping too much, or can't sleep
* Change in appetite and/or unintended weight loss or gain
* Chronic pain or other persistent bodily symptoms that are not caused by physical illness or injury
* Thoughts of death or suicide, or suicide attempts

A depressive episode is diagnosed if five or more of these symptoms last most of the day, nearly every day, for a period of 2 weeks or longer.


A mild to moderate level of mania is called hypomania. Hypomania may feel good to the person who experiences it and may even be associated with good functioning and enhanced productivity. Thus even when family and friends learn to recognize the mood swings as possible bipolar disorder, the person may deny that anything is wrong. Without proper treatment, however, hypomania can become severe mania in some people or can switch into depression.
http://www.nimh.nih.gov/publicat/bipolar.cfm#bp1

Answer 4

hullo
bipolar disorder means mania and depression in cycles,now known as mood disorder according to DSM-IV.
you can check for more information via the American psychiatric association(APA).


Dr solo

Answer 5

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http://www.mcmanweb.com/article-5.htm