Mood swings that come with bipolar disorder are usually more severe than ordinary mood swings and symptoms can last weeks or months, severely disrupting a person’s life. More easily distracted/having trouble concentrating? h�bbd``b`� U@����b�[�W���jS@b �R+H�_��� m����? <<2c901292ac298f44a52c152b5a5af708>]>> 0000002394 00000 n 0000002133 00000 n Bipolar mood disorder affects about one percent of the Australian population, and severe disorder is experienced by about one in 200 people at any given time. If you have recurring depressions that go away periodically and then return, ask yourself if you also have: If so, talk to your health care provider about these energetic episodes, and find out if they might be hypomania. The highs in bipolar II, called hypomanias, are not as high as those in bipolar I (manias). 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Did you feel or did others say that you were doing or saying things that were unusual, abnormal or not like your usual self. 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. 0000003839 00000 n endstream endobj 190 0 obj <>stream The highs in bipolar II, called hypomanias, are not as high as those in bipolar I (manias). 0000037421 00000 n Bipolar II disorder is diagnosed after one or more major depressive episodes and at least one episode of hypomania, with possible periods of level mood between episodes. 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Feeling abnormally self-confident or social? �%( 0000009437 00000 n %%EOF 0 Rapid cycling can occur with any type of bipolar disorder, and may be a temporary condition for some people. First Name 0000026785 00000 n 0000055231 00000 n 0000052138 00000 n �QZxkf�˕YO��z�S�퐖��j��ϗY�*���19��u�y�ϗ۞L��XQ�,��T� �`w�g���e�y�9U�S|�Y�lB{R��۾�z�?_v{Њ���Y���v>��>oYpP{Z��:̄���D������W�P+k�7��������.��*����I�+���.���ľԸ�=�)U��*�q�3]�̛�v�ₙ. 215 0 obj <>stream 0000005493 00000 n If you or someone you know has thoughts of death or suicide, call (800) 273-TALK (800-273-8255) or 9-1-1 immediately. Had periods (lasting four or more days) when your mood was especially energetic or irritable? DBSA provides hope, help, support, and education to improve the lives of people who have mood disorders. 0000008293 00000 n 0000010926 00000 n 0000010170 00000 n ?���y[�i� k(N 宷n���J�Gz��t��ֳfS[Dp���3� �䱞_u���ó��c��l�0f��=�!L_(���y`��y����h-E���2*$����I!��+��:�,U��(����u�X�J�%XS� �AHo�$)��(R���P {���#�b�%��RM)+���_ ����(5@��x|*^�~i�㋟�9䥽k* Yh����M(ӻ'��I[�jWu���9Q�]K%��� H�V 0000020409 00000 n For example, depression can make a person unable to get out of bed or go to work or mania can cause a person to go for days without sleep. 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