Daily Archives: September 29, 2016

Anxious depression could be “bipolar”?! An international group of expertsISBD described anxiety in bipolar disorder thus: General hyperarousal Inner tension Irritability /impatience Agitation “Frantically anxious” These symptoms are not generally regarded as symptoms of bipolar disorder. Unfortunately, the very name … Continue reading →

Abstract Recent work suggests that a broad clinical spectrum of bipolar disorder is more common than previously thought and that the disorder may affect up to 5% of the population. The correct definition and diagnosis of hypomania is central to … Continue reading →

Dimen­sion 20 points 15 points 10 points 5 points 2 points Episode Charac­teristics Manicsymp­toms with “prom­inenteuphoria, gran­diosity or expan­sive­ness”. Manic symp­toms withdys­phoria, irritab­ility Hypo­manic symp­toms; or mania fol­lowing an anti­depres­sant Hypo­manic symp­toms fol­lowing an anti­depres­sant; or hypo­mania below DSM thres­hold; … Continue reading →

The Bipolarity Index: a 5-dimension, 100-pt. system Dimen­sion 20 points 15 points 10 points 5 points 2 points Episode Charac­teristics Manicsymp­toms with “prom­inenteuphoria, gran­diosity or expan­sive­ness”. Manic symp­toms withdys­phoria, irritab­ility Hypo­manic symp­toms; or mania fol­lowing an anti­depres­sant Hypo­manic symp­toms fol­lowing an anti­depres­sant; … Continue reading →

What are the basics of bipolar disorder treatment? Principle A: Maximize Non-Medication Approaches Principle B: Medications — use evidence-based Mood Stabilizers Principle C:  Beware of Antidepressants Which mood stabilizer should I start with? What should I do with my antidepressant? … Continue reading →