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Posted by Fivefires on October 13, 2007, at 20:22:19
I know there are a lot of diff' bipolar categories now. I've never been dx'd w/ one.
This rapid cycling deal has my interest tho' if sum1 could tell me pls are its features.
tks, 5f
Posted by Phillipa on October 13, 2007, at 21:46:02
In reply to Sum1 explain 'rapid cycling bipolar' please, posted by Fivefires on October 13, 2007, at 20:22:19
Not in the DSM yet. So nothing is official lots of articles to google about it though. Phillipa
Posted by Dory on October 14, 2007, at 0:25:08
In reply to Sum1 explain 'rapid cycling bipolar' please, posted by Fivefires on October 13, 2007, at 20:22:19
i have been dx'd as BPII rapid cycling. There is a decent article here:
http://www.medscape.com/viewarticle/452865the criterion which distinguishes it is the frequency of epsiodes. Four or more distinct episodes in a 12 month period. This does not mean just mood flucuations, but distinct episodes. Episodes must meet the other diagnostic criteria (ie, not caused by situational or other medical/pharmacological factors).
i like this guy's site too:
http://psycheducation.org/depression/Waves.htmhttp://bipolar.about.com/od/rapidcycling/a/laymensrapid.htm
i have seen several articles reference its inclusion in the DSM-IV, but i haven't seen it there myself.
Is there something specific you'd like to know? Bmail me if you want.
i hope it's not what you have, it's very difficult to treat. Mine is actually utlra-rapid at times and treating it is difficult as it takes longer for the meds to work than it does for the mood to change.
anything i can help with, i'd be happy to..
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).
Posted by Fivefires on October 14, 2007, at 4:03:01
In reply to Re: Sum1 explain 'rapid cycling bipolar' please » Fivefires, posted by Dory on October 14, 2007, at 0:32:29
Tks Dory
5f
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