No, I don't think you do; bipolar phases typically last longer than you describe. A sufferer will feel euphoric and hyperactive for a couple of days to a month, and then generally feels depressed for a longer period with periods of normal mood in between.
However, please don't take this as a diagnosis and if you think you have bipolar, see a mental health practitioner about it.
Depression is one of the symptoms of bipolar. Also known as manic-depressive, the individual alternates between states of manic activity and being depressed.
Depression is one of the symptoms of being bipolar. Also known as manic-depressive, the individual alternates between states of manic activity and being depressed.
Bipolar-clinicaly depressed
Manic depression and bipolar both refer to the same disorder. The individual will alternate between states of manic behavior and being depressed. Treatment is a combination of medication and psychotherapy.
Depression is a part of bipolar disorder, and yes it is possible to hide it. It's not healthy, but it can be done. What's harder to hide is the manic phase of bipolar.
umm not really. but if you feel like you deserve depression like your not worthy that's itself could be a sign of depression. Talk to a counselor about it. see what they think. but you shouldn't want to be deprssed. believe me i know what its like (i have bipolar)
The main difference between them is that people with depression experience only depression, whereas people afflicted by bipolar disorder experience both depression and hypomania or mania. When someone is depressed they often link everything to being their fault and often feel like suicide.Whereas, my friend who has bipolar is different in the sense that when you have bipolar, you experience happy and sad emotions, that contrast each other greatly. I see my friend having a laugh and enjoying herself. Then totally depressed another time.Bipolar disorder causes dramatic mood swings-from overly "high" and/or irritable (Mania) to sad and hopeless (Depression), and then back again, often with periods of normal mood in between. Severe changes in energy and behavior go along with these changes in mood. The periods of highs and lows are called episodes of mania and depression. People with bipolar disorder can have episodes of mild to severe mania in addition to severe depressive episodes. (Mild mania is called hypomania. )There are 2 main types of bipolar disorder. Bipolar 1 includes severe depressive and manic episodes and in some cases visual or auditory hallucinations. Bipolar 2 includes hypomania alternating with depression.
Also known as bipolar. The individual will alternate between states of manic behavior and being depressed.
She might just not be into you anymore. However, she could also be experiencing a period of depression. It's normal for Bipolar people to isolate themselves when they are depressed. Don't give up hope yet.
Bipolar depression is a mood disorder that has been diagnosed by a psychiatrist. The most common symptoms include mood swings that interfere with the functions of your daily life, periods of depressed mood, low self esteem, crying spells, and under or over sleeping.
NO. Zyprexa (olanzapine) is an atypical antipsychotic primarily used to treat schizophrenia, bipolar disorder (mixed/manic), agitation due to schizophrenia and bipolar, and for bipolar disorder (depressed state). It is occasionally used to treat treatment resistant depression, anxiety, insomnia, and anorexia.
Bipolar - A Narration of Manic Depression was created in 2011.