Mixed episodes are common in people with bipolar disorder -- half or more of people with bipolar disorder have at least some mania symptoms during a full episode of depression. Those who develop ...

When you have bipolar disorder, you may have episodes of depression, mania, or both. Dysphoric mania is when you have symptoms of depression and mania at the same time. It’s sometimes called a ...

Our editors also may be in touch with follow-up questions. A manic episode is described as a “period of time when our state of mind is consistently elevated, our energy is high, our mood is ...

Ortiz is diagnosed with schizoaffective disorder bipolar type, meaning she experiences both manic and depressive episodes, as well as delusions and hallucinations. Need a break? Play the USA TODAY ...

For much of her life, she had been shown compassion and empathy whenever she spoke about her struggles with depression — that is, until, she experienced a bipolar manic episode. For one month ...

but I didn’t know that when I had my first manic episode. I was a hardworking, self-employed writer and photographer. A lifelong night owl, I was no stranger to late nights. Sometimes I’d stay ...

It used to be called manic depression in an effort to capture the swing of emotions from intense manic highs to the lowest of lows. Today it’s called bipolar disorder, another way to describe a ...

Over the years, I’ve noticed that my body develops some physical symptoms that start to pop up and warn me that I might be headed for a manic episode. Here are a few signs of mania to look out for.

After being diagnosed with bipolar disorder in my 20s, I went through a series of manic episodes. During one manic episode, I partied hard, bought a nightclub, and committed a white-collar crime.

Research is ongoing to better predict manic and depressive episodes in bipolar disorder to help support treatment. Learn more about some of the most common methods and tools. Bipolar disorder is a ...