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Posted by johnj on February 26, 2002, at 9:27:44
Can someone explain what the symptoms of bipolar II are? I have always had a depression that has been agitated with insomnia and thinking gets really strange. Thanks
John
Posted by Ritch on February 26, 2002, at 11:49:38
In reply to Bipolar II question , posted by johnj on February 26, 2002, at 9:27:44
> Can someone explain what the symptoms of bipolar II are? I have always had a depression that has been agitated with insomnia and thinking gets really strange. Thanks
> JohnHi John,
Have you ever had "pure" episodes of hypomania where you felt on top of the world for little reason-get chatty-have trouble sleeping for several days running? Also, if you get that type of reaction from taking certain antidepressants, that is somewhat tell-tale. If you experience some agitation and mild thought disturbance while depressed doesn't necessarily mean you are bipolar. However, there are some unipolar depressives who benefit from adjunctive mood stabilizers-lithium, Lamictal, Neurontin, i.e.
Mitch
Posted by Elizabeth on February 28, 2002, at 16:45:26
In reply to Bipolar II question , posted by johnj on February 26, 2002, at 9:27:44
> Can someone explain what the symptoms of bipolar II are? I have always had a depression that has been agitated with insomnia and thinking gets really strange.
Can you describe the strange thoughts, and any other symptoms, that you have during these episodes? Agitation doesn't necessarily mean that you are manic or hypomanic.
Manic/hypomanic states in which a person feels irritable, agitated, suicidal, etc. rather than euphoric are sometimes called "mixed" or "dysphoric."
-elizabeth
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