I met with a psychiatrist today who after going through some questioning with me said that she believes that I have bipolar depression 2. And listening to it be described it just sounded like life. Everyone has highs and lows. Everyone I know is grumpy on Monday and happy on Friday, that’s normal. So what makes bipolar 2 different?
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Bipolar 2 is defined as having a depressive episode that lasts at least two weeks and a hypomanic episode that lasts at least four days.
Being grumpy on Monday because your work/school week is starting again isn’t depression and being happy that your work/school week is over on Friday isn’t hypomanic.
There are a multitude of symptoms that define a diagnosis. Any diagnosis is a starting point that may help someone find a path that better manages those mood swings. Realistically, not everyone needs treatment for every diagnosis, but when mood swings affect your daily life, life becomes more difficult.
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