Gilliland says that people with bipolar II often think that they’re only creative because of the hypomania, and fear that if they seek treatment they’ll lose their abilities. But in truth ...

and what doctors recommend for treatment. Symptoms You may have cyclothymia if you experience unpredictable shifts between "up" — aka hypomanic — and "down" — aka depressive — mood states.

Avoid use in patients with untreated anatomically narrow angles. Activation of Mania or Hypomania Treatment with Effexor XR may precipitate a mixed/manic episode. Screen for any personal or family ...

To an outsider, bipolar disorder and depression might seem very similar, with periods of intense sadness, hardly any energy to do the things you used to love and difficulty concentrating on ...