Breaking down what manic episodes really mean!
What is Mania?
Tag: DSM
Common Signs of Mania
Hypomania & mania can feature such a wide range of symptoms, from "paranoia" to "euphoria." Which of these symptoms have you experienced?
Types of Depression
There are many different forms of depression. One label does not suit all the forms! "Persistent depressive disorder (also called dysthymia) is a depressed mood that lasts for at least two years. A person diagnosed with persistent depressive disorder may have episodes of major depression along with periods of less severe symptoms, but [...]
What’s NOT in the DSM: Manic Symptoms
Appetite loss While the DSM mentions the possibility of appetite loss during depression, it does not do the same for mania. I could go the entire day before realizing that I didn't have a single thing to eat! Is it just me? "Marbles" also mentioned this, so it makes me think that I'm [...]
Bipolar vs. Unipolar Depression
The DSM defines both bipolar and unipolar depressions in the same manner. This can be confusing, making it harder to differentiate the two... Bipolar depression: Tend to be shorter (1-4 months) Come on quickly (over a few days) Likely to recur more frequently (2-4 times per year) Likely first appears in ages [...]
Bipolar Disorder: Broken Down
“Depression is a painfully slow, crashing death. Mania is the other extreme, a wild roller coaster run off its tracks, an eight ball of coke cut with speed. It's fun and it's frightening as hell. Some patients - bipolar type I - experience both extremes; other - bipolar type II - suffer depression [...]
The Calculating Mind 