Difference Between Bipolar I And II

Bipolar disorder is the sharp division of experiencing one of two extreme episodes at a time. These two episodes are hypomania and depression. They can be experienced at different levels of intensity. This is what creates the difference between Bipolar I and II. A hypomanic episode is a “distinct period of abnormally and persistently elevated, expansive, or irritable mood” (Florida BH Centre, 2019). Along with these abnormal mood changes, a hypomania episode may include hallucinations, inflated self esteem and a decrease in need to sleep. A depressive episode can entail feeling extremely lonely, bored, in a low mood and may include suicidal thoughts. These extreme episodes can last anywhere from a week to months.

Bipolar disorder is a mood
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