PSYCH 230 Lecture Notes - Lecture 37: Bipolar Disorder, Cyclothymia, Racing Thoughts
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Have experienced at least 1 full manic episode. Lasting at least 1 week and present most of day, nearly everyday. Vast majority also have depressive episodes, but it"s not necessary. Only need manic episode to be diagnosed. Don"t need the depressive and manic episode. Period of increased energy that is less intense than mania, only lasts four days. Mood change must not impair social or occupational functioning. Has experienced at least one hypomanic episode, one depressive episode, and no full-blown manic episodes. Plus three secondary symptoms (as previously shown) Chronic but less severe form of bipolar. Person must have experienced several periods of hypomanic symptoms and periods of depressive symptoms. Person experiences at least 4 episodes of major depression, mania, or hypomania within a 12-month period. Regular episode onset during particular times of the year. Mood disorder associated with changes in seasons.
