Posted by Dory on October 14, 2007, at 0:32:29
In reply to Sum1 explain 'rapid cycling bipolar' please, posted by Fivefires on October 13, 2007, at 20:22:19
another site:
http://www.a-silver-lining.org/BPNDepth/criteria_s.htmlthis is one thing they say:
"Rapid-Cycling
With Rapid Cycling (can be applied to Bipolar I Disorder or Bipolar II Disorder)
At least four episodes of a mood disturbance in the previous 12 months that meet criteria for a Major Depressive, Manic, Mixed, or Hypomanic Episode.
Note: Episodes are demarcated either by partial or full remission for at least 2 months or a switch to an episode of opposite polarity (e.g., Major Depressive Episode to Manic Episode).
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