Bipolar spectrum disorder is a category of mood disorders. This category of mood disorders is characterized by manic episodes where a person experiences an unusual elevated mood. Bipolar spectrum disorder can include full manic episodes or mild episodes called hypomanic episodes. Also falling under the category of bipolar spectrum disorder are conditions where depressive episodes [...]
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Defining Bipolar II Disorder
The diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders outlines various forms of manic depression including bipolar II disorder. This condition is also known as “soft bipolar” because the symptoms are not quite as severe as those experienced by individuals who have classic bipolar I disorder. Major Depression Major depression is a fundamental element in both [...]
