Frequently Asked Questions Relating to Bipolar Disorder
In learning about bipolar disorder, individuals always have a number of questions. Here we have attempted to compile those questions frequently asked. Each of these FAQ pages is designed to tell you, in easy-to-understand language, what you need to know about a term, condition, symptom or other issue regarding bipolar disorder (manic depression).
What Is Bipolar 2?
The most up-to-date information on Bipolar 2 disorder, also called Bipolar II.
What is a Mixed Episode?
Using the strict definition, a mixed episode can only be experienced by someone with Bipolar I disorder. However, many researchers - and many patients - agree that there are several types of mixed episodes that can be experienced by just about anyone with manic depression.
What Are Specifiers?
A brief look at specifiers and how they are used to focus the diagnosis of bipolar disorder.
What Is Bipolar I Disorder? How Is It Diagnosed?
Bipolar I Disorder is also known as Bipolar 1 and Bipolar Type 1, and it's the most severe form of bipolar. Here are easy-to-understand answers about Bipolar I.
Bipolar I & II: What Are the Differences?
The United States version of the clinically defined differences between Bipolar I Disorder and Bipolar II Disorder, in clear English.
Clinical Research Studies - Several Questions Answered
Clinical trials test new medications before they may be prescribed by doctors and marketed. They also test new treatments before they may be used on the general public. This article outlines the procedures and parameters of clinical trials and defines terms such as informed consent.
What Is Cyclothymia?
This lesser-known form of bipolar disorder has less severe depressive symptoms but is still a serious illness that can have a profound impact on daily life.
Melancholia Defined
Here is a brief but comprehensive definition of Melancholia and its presenting features - which may be present in both major depression and bipolar disorder.
Pressured Speech Defined
Pressured speech is one of the symptoms of bipolar mania or hypomania. More...
Racing Thoughts Defined
When a bipolar person has racing thoughts, it doesn't mean he or she is just thinking quickly. Racing thoughts can be very uncomfortable and disturbing.
Rapid Cycling Defined
In bipolar disorder the term rapid cycling has several definitions depending on just how rapidly the cycles alternate.
