Bipolar Ii - Blog Posts
For anyone wondering what the difference between type 1 and type 2 bipolar disorder (BP-II), this graphic is really nice. For the record, I’m type 2.
Unipolar Major Depression is also known as Major Depression Disorder. Another Graphic that helps compare the two, and provides references for normal moods, bereavement depression (after a loss of a loved one, for example,) and Cyclothymia:
Other facts about BP-II:
Bipolar Type 2 Patients do not receive full manic episodes, which means they will not exhibit the psychotic symptoms such as delusions and hallucinations associated with Manic episodes in BP-I patients.
Bipolar Type 2 patients are more likely to commit suicide than their Type 1 counterparts
Those with bipolar type 2 cycle from Hypomania to Severe Depression more frequently than Type 1 does from Mania to Severe depression
BP-II are more likely to experience rapid cycling than Type 1
BP-II patients typically experience longer depressive episodes than their Type 1 counterparts.
friendly reminder that bipolar ii isnt the “easy,” “soft,” or “lesser” bipolar disorder. just because we dont experience full-on mania doesn’t mean our experiences are somehow invalid.
hypomania has the power to ruin relationships.
depression has the power to ruin lives.
we end up hospitalized for depression.
we’re more likely to rapid cycle and contrary to popular belief, our depression can cause psychosis
our suffering is real and cant be discounted solely because we experience a lesser form of mania.
The Bipolar II Disorder Workbook | Managing Recurring Depression, Hypomania & Anxiety (Full Text)
Chapter 1: What is Bipolar II Disorder? [⇄]
Chapter 2: Understanding the Treatments for Bipolar II Disorder and a Guide to Using This Book [⇄]
Chapter 3: Applying Acceptance to Bipolar II Disorder [⇄]
Chapter 4: Recognizing the Symptoms of Bipolar II Depression [⇄]
Chapter 5: Modifying Your Thinking and Behavior to Cope with Depression [⇄]
Chapter 6: More Strategies for Modifying Your Thoughts and Behavior [⇄]
Chapter 7: Hypomania-What Is It? [⇄]
Chapter 8: Taking Action to Manage Your Hypomania [⇄]
Chapter 9: Anxiety-What Is It? [⇄]
Chapter 10: Taking Action to Manage Your Anxiety [⇄]
Chapter 11: Involving Your Family and Friends [⇄]
Chapter 12: Putting It All Together to Create a Personalized Wellness Plan [⇄]