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Is Wellbutrin prescribed for Bipolar disorders?
I have rapid-cycling bipolar disorder and have been prescribed Wellbutrin, along with a mood stabilizer.
What is the connection between slow cycling and rapid cycling?
In bipolar disorder, slow cycling refers to experiencing less than four mood episodes in a year, while rapid cycling refers to having four or more mood episodes in a year. Both slow cycling and rapid cycling are terms used to describe the frequency of mood episodes in bipolar disorder, with rapid cycling typically associated with more severe and difficult-to-treat symptoms.
Can you be diagnosed as bipolar but really sociopath?
Possibly. Bipolar disorder involves mood swings, and sociopaths can also have rapid mood swings. However, depression- which is a prerequisite for Bipolar I and Bipolar II- is rarely seen in sociopathy.
What is the classification for Tegretol?
It is an anticonvulsant, commonly used as a mood stabilizer for treating cycling mood disorders, such as bipolar disorder.
Can bipolar 2 turn into bipolar 1?
Yes. If left untreated, bipolar 2 can easily turn into bipolar 1 or possibly even rapid cycling bipolar disorder. (Second User) Yes, even with treatment (although it is much less likely in such a case) bipolar two disorder can become bipolar one disorder. This would happen when the hypomanic episodes of Bipolar 2 become more severe and harmful manic episodes. This change has been known to most often happen after somebody has had the disorder for some time. To clarify the first answer: Rapid cycling can occur in any type of bipolar disorder. It is not really its own type of bipolar disorder, rather, it is a condition that can occur with a bipolar disorder. It refers to a person who experiences four or more bipolar mood swings in a year. This can also develop over time or be a part of the disorder from the start.
What is happening if you continually have wild mood swings where you are happy for about an hour then feel really depressed and unhappy?
This is rapid cycling. See rapid cycling with reference to Bipolar disorder/cyclothymia. Answer If this is new for you, check your diet and general health--get a physical that includes bloodwork. Meanwhile, start eating on a regular schedule, reduce carbs and cut out soda or energy drinks, white bread, cookies, chips and ice cream.
Do mood swings make me bipolar?
Mood swings are a symptom of bipolar; but that does not definitively mean you are bipolar; your best bet is to go to a doctor. There are times when you may have symptoms but not the disease.
Is bipolar disorder the same as organic mood disorder?
I have bipolar 2 and according to what I have read, yes bipolar is the same as an organic mood disorder. There is two types of organic mood disorders, those that involve depression only and those that involve bipolar. Bipolar involves periods of depression and periods of mania.
How do you know if your daughter is bipolar My daughter can go from being in a good mood to a bad mood with in seconds. She is 14 years old and had been like this since she was very young.?
The only way to know for sure whether a person has bipolar or any disorder is to consult a mental health professional (psychologist or psychiatrist). They are trained to recognize symptoms and to define clear diagnosis. On a side note, symptoms of bipolar can start when an individual is quite young, setting a pattern of moods, especially if its rapid cycling BPD, and greatly affect the life of the child. Bipolar disorder can really impact quality of life and proper therapy and treatment can really make a difference in the well-being of the child.
Does Prozac treat bipolar disorder?
If you are bipolar, taking any antidepressant medication by itself without a mood stabilizer (like lithium, depakote, or lamictal) can swing you up into a manic episode. Antidepressants increase the levels of seratonin in the brain, and if you don't have a "lid" on the brain chemistry with those mood stabilizing drugs, you can indeed have a "high" swing. It's not just Prozac!
What is a mild version of bipolar disorder?
Cyclothymia is a disorder characterized by a history of hypomanic episodes (a mild to moderate level of mania) with periods of depression that do not meet the criteria for major depressive episodes. People with cyclothymia have a low-grade cycling of mood which is not as extreme as those with bipolar I or II.
What behavior does a person with bipolar disorder exhibit?
A person with bipolar disorder may exhibit extreme mood swings, cycling between periods of mania or hypomania (elevated mood, high energy) and depression (low mood, fatigue). They may also experience changes in sleep patterns, irritability, impulsivity, and difficulty concentrating. It's important for individuals with bipolar disorder to seek professional help for proper diagnosis and management.
