Bipolar 2 Symptoms
Bipolar 2 disorder is a type of mental ailment with frequent eventually changing high and low moods or one hypo manic and one major depressive episode that is more intense and frequent. Bipolar 2 symptoms are elevated mood or better known as euphoria that never get to full-on mania which are manic symptoms that cause major problems for the person having severely disorganized racing ideas and irritability. Other symptoms are insomnia, elated moods and severe anxiety.
Noticeable Bipolar 2 symptoms
Bipolar 2 symptoms which are called hypomania or hypomanic episodes are milder than other types of bipolar disorder symptoms which are severe and erratic moods or manic behaviors. The hypomanic and the depressive episodes are alternately suffered by a person with bipolar 2 disorder which may last for few days, few weeks, few months or even several years if not treated immediately. Since causes are not yet well known, the prevention thereof is still unknown but regular sessions with a therapist may be done to stabilize the patient’s mood and minimize the signs of the illness. Regular intake of medicines which is the known cure for the mental ailment may lead to lesser depressive and hypomanic episode experiences for bipolar patients whose life are normal in between the high and low episodes.
Bipolar 2 symptoms can be noticed in an individual in early 20s but most people show symptoms before age 50. It is believed that immediate family members and relatives of persons with bipolar disorder are at high risk of having the illness. The symptoms that are noticeable in hypomanic episodes are “flying” or constantly changing ideas; increased energy or hyperactivity, severe insomnia or the feeling of not needing to sleep, and loud or rapid continuous speech. Although an ailment, persons with bipolar 2 disorder are pleasant to be with as they frequently throw jokes, are extremely happy, are interested in people and possesses very positive and optimistic mood. However, aside from this seemingly positive signs are bad behaviors such as excessive spending even without money on hand, seeking sex abnormally and other risky impulsive decisions one would normally avoid.
Likewise the depressive episodes as Bipolar 2 symptoms are similar to “regular” clinical depression such as low energy, depressed feeling, severe displeasure, and feeling of worthlessness. Severe symptoms that also apparent are the thoughts of committing suicide in times of severe depression episodes.
Treat Bipolar 2 symptoms
Bipolar 2 disorder patients can be given preventive drugs and medications to level out moods and prevent negative effects of hypomania by professional doctors. The mood stabilizers control mood swings but have to be prescribed by licensed medical practitioners. Other preventive medicines include anti seizure that likewise level out patient’s moods and maintenance treatment that delays attacks of mania or hypomania, depression and the patient’s mixed episodes. Antipsychotic drugs or known as atypical neuroleptics may also be administered once prescribed for severe cases of bipolar. Antidepressants and tranquilizer drugs are also prescribed for short and long-term use of afflicted patients.
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