There are several main types of bipolar disorder: Bipolar I, Bipolar II, and Cyclothymic disorder. Common symptoms associated with each type of disorder are listed below:

• Bipolar I disorder is considered to be the most severe type of bipolar disorder and involves at least one manic episode (extreme energy, reckless behavior, etc.) that lasts for at least 7 days or is severe enough to require hospitalization.
• Bipolar II disorder is usually characterized by depressive episodes. It usually involves at least one major depressive episode and at least one hypomanic episode (a milder form of mania that lasts at least 4 days).
• Cyclothymic disorder involves numerous periods of hypomanic and depressive symptoms that persist for at least 2 years. While symptoms aren’t as severe as Bipolar I or Bipolar II symptoms, these mood swings can affect your quality of life.

Please note that there are also other bipolar and related disorders with symptoms that don’t fully fit into the above categories but still cause significant distress.

Mania is a period of extreme mood elevation that often includes euphoria, racing thoughts, impulsivity, and even hallucinations. It can sometimes result in hospitalization.

Hypomania is often said to be a milder form of mania. It doesn’t cause psychosis like mania does, but it can still disrupt your life.

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