Biopolar

Question 1

• mostly have major depressive episodes & periods of hypomania
  • Elevated, expansive, or irritable mood & milder symptoms of mania BUT the difference is that this DOESN’T impair person’s ability to function & there is NO psychotic features (delusions/ hallucinations

Answer 1

Bipolar II

Question 2

rapid cycling

•is dx when pt experiences BOTH mania & depression nearly every day for 1 week!*

Answer 2

Mixed episode

Question 3

think of Wednesday Adams(always sad, down, debbie downer)
• CHRONIC, persistent mood disturbance characterized by symptoms such as insomnia, LOSS
of appetite, DECREASED energy, LOW self esteem, difficulty concentrating, sadness,
hopelessness

Answer 3

Dysthymic disorder

Question 4

MILD mood swings b/w hypomania & depression WITHOUT loss of social/occupational function

Answer 4

Cyclothymic disorder

Question 5

specific & has to do with change of the season & has 2 subtypes
• Winter depression/fall onset SAD- when the days are longer & darker pts have propensity
towards depression
• S&S- INCREASE sleep/appetite/CHO, weight GAIN, irritability, heavy extremities
• Spring onset SAD- LESS common
• S&S- insomnia, weight LOSS, POOR appetite
Treated with LIGHT therapy!*

Answer 5

Seasonal affective disorder-

Question 6

pts have manic episodes w/ a mix of depression (sometimes)
• They are elated, euphoric, hyperactive/religious

Answer 6

Bipolar I