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acute manic episodes are periods of excited mood lasting at least 2 weeks but of limited duration. it is common for people in a manic episode to not need sleep. there are two types of manic episode:
- euphoric - good feeling excited state
- dysphoric - bad feeling excited state
after an acute manic episode ends, an acute depressive episode often begins.
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What is bipolar I?
Bipolar I disorder is characterized by manic episodes, the "high" of the manic-depressive cycle.
What is lithium used to control?
lithium is used to control manic episodes in manic depression.
What is olanzipine?
Olanzapine (Zyprexa) is another atypical antipsychotic approved in 2003 for use in combination with lithium or valproate for treatment of acute manic episodes associated with bipolar disorder.
Can you have a manic episode without being bipolar?
Yes and no. Classic BP-I requires full manic episodes, but there is a new diagnosis of BP-II that requires only mild hypomanic episodes. These hypomanic episodes may be too small to notice.
Can someone being treated for bipolar still have manic episodes?
Yes, but the episodes tend to not be as severe as they would be if not on medication.
What disorder is characterized by intense mood changes that produce manic and episodes?
Manic Depression is now referred to as bipolar disorder and is characterised by mood episodes. So they last at least 4 days. They also must have 'hi' manic episodes/hypomanic episodes (Type 2 bipolar) and 'low' depressions. These moods can last anywhere from days, to weeks, to months. And there is periods of normal functioning inbetween Borderline Personality Disorder has mood swing too, but they tend to last hours. More what you would typically describe as a mood swing.
How are manic and depression related?
Unfortunately, many individuals suffer from Bi-polar disorder (Types I and II). Manic and depressive states are combined into a volatile mental illness which features both. The sufferer may have depressive episodes followed by manic (or hyper-active) episodes. Only a licensed Psychologist or Psychiatrist can diagnose these disorders.
Does Divalproex sodium treat bipolar disorder?
Divalproex sodium is indicated for the treatment of manic episodes
The difference between bipolar I disorder and bipolar II disorder is?
the number of depressive and manic episodes.
Can emotionally unstable personality disorder sufferers have manic episodes Thanks?
Very unlikely! Manic Depressive symptoms are rarely part of a neurotic condition, e.g. personailty disorder.
Is manic episodes similar to impulse control disorder?
In the physical sense, there are similarities. The causes are thought to differ.
What is the coolest riddle in the world?
What Arctic creature alternates between manic and depressive episodes? A bipolar bear.
