Managing Manic Bipolar Episodes
Nathan Ainley
Bipolar disorder is an incurable condition that is classified as a mood spectrum disorder. This means that a person with bipolar will experience dramatic mood swings that last for significant periods, known as episodes. These episodes range between a low mood called a depressive state (or simply depression), and a high mood called hypomania or mania. The frequency of occurrence and intensity of each episode varies from person to person and may last a day or might last months. While it is not treatable or curable, bipolar can be manageable with the right combination of medication and therapy. Many people who have bipolar disorder are undiagnosed, and most are unaware...
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