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Episode

By Kimberly Read & Marcia Purse, About.com

Updated November 06, 2006

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Definition:
In bipolar disorder, an episode is a period of time during which symptoms of a particular facet of manic depression are experienced or displayed. Types of bipolar episodes include:
  • Manic
  • Hypomanic
  • Depressive, and
  • Mixed
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