The Difference Between Bipolar 1 and Bipolar !
Differences Between Mania & Hypomania
Here is a breakdown for what makes mania and hypomania different:
Mania: Bipolar I
An episode of mania is marked by:
At least a one-week period (unless hospitalization is necessary)
Severe enough to cause marked occupational and social impairments, hospitalization (harm to self or others), and/or bipolar psychosis
Patient history is sufficient for diagnosis
Hypomanic episodes can occur in patient with existing Bipolar I
Hypomania: Bipolar II
An episode of hypomania involves:
At least four consecutive days
Unequivocal change in functioning that is uncharacteristic of the individual when not symptomatic
Must have been observed by others as uncharacteristic of the individual
If Bipolar II shows any history mania, then diagnosis is changed to Bipolar I1