janedoe2Senior Contributor
mania without depression...bi polar?
I've experienced mania without a depressive episode and I'm not sure if bi polar is the correct label. Does anyone know?
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mania without depression...bi polar?
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KurraSenior Contributor
Re: mania without depression...bi polar?
Some people with bipolar experience only mania. However it is probable that a depressive phase will occur at some time. It is less common to experience only the manic episodes but it is recognised as a form of bipolar 1.
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RoscoNew Contributor
Re: mania without depression...bi polar?
I have bi polar disorder & the last manic episode put me in the Redlands hospital for 2 months ( involuntary admission).That was in August 2012.
Prior to that I did time @ New Farm Clinic in 2005 & 2009 .
I did experience the dark times of depression but it was the manic times that caused the admissions.
Through a lot of trial & error on the drug side I believe I have finally got the BP under control& am feeling my mind is in the best condition evidenced in 20 years.
There is a lot of knowledge on the internet but I still visit my shrink once a month to make sure everything is TICKEDY BOO
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Unknown userMember
Re: mania without depression...bi polar?
Hi @janedoe2, @Kurra is right that it could be bi-polar but it's unusual for there to be no depressive episode. You'll need a thorough assessment in order to differentiate bipolar from other disorders. Have you had the opportunity for that yet?
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janedoe2Senior Contributor
Re: mania without depression...bi polar?
Bi polar was the conclusion when I was in hospital. I haven't had a chance to ask an opinion from a private psychiatrist yet.
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janedoe2Senior Contributor
Re: mania without depression...bi polar?
What are the other possible disorders? I have limited knowledge about mania and bi polar in general .
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Unknown userMember
Re: mania without depression...bi polar?
A second assessment would be wise @janedoe2. Tracing the cause of the mania will help the Psychologist or Psychiatrist differentiate conditions. Either way, a diagnosis is really just about guiding treatment rather than defining you in anyway.
Have you been given any guidance in how to go about getting the second opinion?
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