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Severe Mood Swings

Expert: 'Classic' symptoms not always part of bipolar disorder

July 27, 2009
A reader asks experts at the Mayo Clinic if the severe mood swings the reader is experiencing after suffering a traumatic event could be caused by bipolar disorder. Psychiatrist Mark Frye responds that the reader's symptoms do indeed sound like bipolar disorder, even if the "classic," intense symptoms of the condition aren't present. Dr. Frye reviews recent studies about bipolar disorder, the treatments available, and how the reader could explore his or her diagnosis with a professional. Read more »

Expert & Community Posts

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Mania & Medication Choices
By Jerry Kennard , Health Expert

...episode. Mood stabilizers don't remove the cause of mood swings they simply help to regulate... Read more »

Health Guide

Bipolar Depression: What is bipolar disorder?
...the norm. Some patients experience suicidal thoughts. People with bipolar disorder experience these severe mood swings many times during their lives. Some will experience several mood swings... Read more »
ADHd and Bipolar Disorder
...and create the best possible treatment plan.With bipolar disorder, an individual is unable to control mood swings. They will experience cycles of extreme highs to extreme lows. Sometimes cycles... Read more »
Cyclothymic disorder
... Cyclothymic disorder is a mild form of bipolar disorder characterized by alternating episodes of mood swings from mild or moderate depression to hypomania, in which the person experiences... Read more »
Bipolar disorder
...disorder called cyclothymia involves periods of hypomania and mild depression, with less-severe mood swings. People with bipolar disorder II or cyclothymia may be... Read more »
Symptoms of Anxiety
... Feeling as if you are going crazy (most often during a panic attack) Depression or mood swings Physical Symptoms There are a number of different physical symptoms that... Read more »

Medications

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...part in everyday life. Aripiprazole can treat severe mood swings and prevent or decrease how... Read more »

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...active part in everyday life. Aripiprazole can treat severe mood swings and prevent or decrease... Read more »

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...part in everyday life. Quetiapine can help prevent severe mood swings or decrease how often mood... Read more »

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...changes (e.g., agitation, restlessness, unexplained mood swings, confusion) A very serious... Read more »

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...breathing mental/mood changes (e.g., depression, mood swings, agitation) muscle... Read more »

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