The episode could last 7 days or more with the individual having reckless behavior and little sleep. Some of the reckless behaviors include; risky sex, drug use, spending sprees, impulsive traveling, and they may speak very quickly (Baertlein). Bipolar 2 patients have a type of mania referred to as hypomania. Hypomania is a shorter mania episode, but the depression has a long bout. It has also been studied patients with Bipolar disorder 2 are more likely to take their own lives (Baertlein). Cyclothymia is a much milder form of Bipolar. This is a balance of hypomania and mild depression (Baertlein). The swings of moods happen less frequently. When it comes to diagnosing Bipolar disorder most of the physical and mental illnesses have to be ruled out. A referral to a psychiatrist will be the one to determine if one have Bipolar and what type it may be (Krisha McCory). Even though Bipolar disorder is an unbalanced chemical of the brain there is no laboratory test can prove one has or does not have Bipolar
The episode could last 7 days or more with the individual having reckless behavior and little sleep. Some of the reckless behaviors include; risky sex, drug use, spending sprees, impulsive traveling, and they may speak very quickly (Baertlein). Bipolar 2 patients have a type of mania referred to as hypomania. Hypomania is a shorter mania episode, but the depression has a long bout. It has also been studied patients with Bipolar disorder 2 are more likely to take their own lives (Baertlein). Cyclothymia is a much milder form of Bipolar. This is a balance of hypomania and mild depression (Baertlein). The swings of moods happen less frequently. When it comes to diagnosing Bipolar disorder most of the physical and mental illnesses have to be ruled out. A referral to a psychiatrist will be the one to determine if one have Bipolar and what type it may be (Krisha McCory). Even though Bipolar disorder is an unbalanced chemical of the brain there is no laboratory test can prove one has or does not have Bipolar