Manic States
Health Encyclopedia: Bipolar Disorder Diagnosis
Diagnosis
Bipolar disorder is more common than previously thought, but this illness, particularly bipolar disorder II, is still poorly recognized in the family-practice setting. It is estimated that only a third of affected people are accurately diagnosed.
Ruling Out Similar Conditions
When making a diagnosis of bipolar disorder, it is important that the doctor rule out other conditions that may be causing symptoms of bipolar disorder.
Distinguishing Mania from Normal Euphoria or Joy. A major diffic...
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Treating Seasonal Affective Disorder
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Bipolar Disorder Overview
...manic-depressive illness, is characterized by moods that swing between two opposite poles:Periods of mania with exaggerated euphoria, irritability, or bothEpisodes of depressionAlthough chemical... Read more »Bipolar Disorder: Therapy and Lifestyle Changes
...can help patients:Adjust to the reality of the illness and understand the negative consequences of mania -- particularly important for patients who consider their mania to be positive, creative,... Read more »Bipolar Disorder Treatment
...treatments for depressive episodes. Many studies indicate that lithium works better for controlling manic states, and that lamotrigine works better for bipolar depression.If improvement does not... Read more »Bipolar Disorder: Highlights
Drug ApprovalQuetiapine (Seroquel) has been approved for treatment of bipolar depression. Quetiapine is now the only drug approved for treating both manic and depressive states of bipolar... Read more »Bipolar Depression: What are the symptoms of bipolar disorder?
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