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This glossary covers terms found in the psychiatric literature; the word origins are primarily Greek, but there are also Latin, French, German, and English terms. Many of these terms refer to expressions dating from the early days of psychiatry in Europe.
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- Symptoms of Bipolar I Disorder
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Manic Episode
A manic episode is a period of at least one week when a person is extremely high-spirited or irritable most of the day for most days, possesses more energy than usual, and experiences at least three of the following changes in behavior: 1. Decreased need for sleep (e.g., feeling energetic despite significantly less sleep than usual. 2. Increased or faster speech. 3. Uncontrollable racing thoughts or quickly changing ideas or topics when speaking. 4. Distractibility. 5. Increased activity (e.g...
Hypomanic Episode
A hypomanic episode, or hympomania, is characterized by less severe manic symptoms that need to last only four days in a row rather than a week. Hypomanic symptoms do not lead to the major problems in daily functioning that manic symptoms commonly cause.
Major Depressive Episode
A major depressive episode is a period of at least two weeks in which a person experiences intense sadness or despair or a loss of interest in acivities the person once enjoyed and at least four of the following symptoms: 1. Feelings of worthlessness or guilt. 2. Fatigue. 3. Increased or decreased sleep. 4. Increased or decreased appetite. 5. Restlessness (e.g., pacing) or slowed speech or movement. 6. Difficulty concentrating. 7. Frequent thoughts of death or suicide.
Bipolar disorder symptoms commonly improve with treatment. Medication is the cornerstone of bipolar disorder treatment, though talk therapy (psychotherapy) can help many patients learn about their illness and adhere to medications, helping prevent future mood episodes. Medications known as “mood stabilizers” (e.g., lithium, atypical antipsychotics)...
Treatments for bipolar II are similar to those for bipolar I: medication and psychotherapy. The most commonly used medications are mood stabilizers. Antidepressants are used cautiously for the treatment of bipolar-associated depression and continued ony for a short time after the depression gets better as they increase the risk of switching depress...
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