Bipolar II disorder

The Basics of Bipolar II Disorder

Bipolar II disorder is a type of mental condition that affects the moods, causing them to alternate from high to low over a period of time. The high moods are referred to as hypomania or hypomanic episodes and are quite mild. The depression periods however are more severe and last longer. Bipolar II differs from Bipolar I disorder in that victims of bipolar I experience an extreme high mood accompanied by impulsive behavior. This state is referred to as a ‘true’ mania and can seriously affect one’s life. Bipolar II… Continue reading