Bipolar 1 Characteristics WisdomCard™
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Research Notes on Bipolar 1 Characteristics
Bipolar 1 is a mood disorder characterized by one or more episodes of mania. A diagnosis does not require an episode of depression, but people with bipolar 1 will often experience these episodes as well. Bipolar 1 differs from bipolar 2 in that people with bipolar 2 experience hypomanic episodes and have had at least one episode of depression.1
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- Episodes of mania are characterized by feelings of euphoria, racing thoughts, impulsive behavior, decreased judgment, overly high self esteem, and extreme optimism.2
- Hypomania, on the other hand, generally does not last as long as mania, includes less severe but similar symptoms, and does not interfere with an everyday routine.2
- Bipolar 1 can be diagnosed with just one episode of mania, while a bipolar 2 diagnosis requires both episodes of hypomania and depression.2
- Symptoms of mania caused by drugs, medications, or other conditions are not indicative of bipolar 1.1
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Research Notes References
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 Wikipedia: Bipolar Disorder: Bipolar I
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 2.2 Mayo Clinic: Bipolar Disorder: Symptoms
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- Reviewer: Scott Pearlman, M.D.
- Supervised by: The OrganizedWisdom Physician Review Team
- Last update: Oct. 14, 2009
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