Tag: manic depressive
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11 Signs of Someone with Bipolar 2
Bipolar 2 disorder is a mental health condition characterized by episodes of hypomania and depression. Hypomania is a less severe form of mania. It’s characterized by elevated mood, increased energy, and decreased need for sleep. These episodes are less severe than the manic episodes experienced by people with bipolar 1 disorder. But they can still…
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12 Signs of Bipolar 1 to Never Ignore
Bipolar 1 disorder, or manic-depressive illness, is a severe mental health condition. It affects a person’s mood, energy, activity levels, and ability to function in daily life. The disorder is characterized by alternating episodes of mania and depression, varying in severity and duration. During a manic episode, a person may feel extremely happy, euphoric, or…
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10 Behaviors That May Reveal Someone with Depressive Psychosis
Depressive psychosis is a severe mental health condition that occurs with a major depressive episode. It’s sometimes called psychotic depression. The DSM-5 states that a person must have signs of being in a major depressive episode and have psychotic features to be diagnosed with this condition. Some experts have difficulty distinguishing between psychosis and schizoaffective…