Bipolar Flashcards
1
Q
a single episode of hypomania or mania means you get diagnosed with what/
A
bipolar disorder
2
Q
what is bipolar 1?
A
mania and depression
3
Q
what is bipolar 2?
A
hypomania and depression
milder form
4
Q
what is bipolar?
A
disorder characterised by 2 or more episodes in which mood levels are significantly disturbed by mania, depression or hypomania
5
Q
signs/symptoms of bipolar
A
elevated mood increased acitivity cant concentrate reduced need for sleep increased sexual energy reckless behaviour
mania with psychotic symptoms can be present
symptoms tend to last longer in mania compare to hypomania
6
Q
comorbidities of bipolar
A
anxiety alcohol and drug misuse personality disorder eating disorder schozoaffective disorder schizophrenia
