Posted by Ted on October 19, 2000, at 14:27:46
In reply to Mild manic-depressive?, posted by bee on October 19, 2000, at 11:40:35
> Is there such a thing as mild manic-depressive?
Sure is. It is called "Bipolar-II Disorder" and it is fairly common. Bipolar disorder has no firm boundaries for positive diagnosis. There is a continual range of symptoms from "normal" to "severe". The way you sound doesn't indicate any real problem to me. The one thing to really be careful of is doing reckless, dangerous, or destructive things while (hypo-)manic, including overspending money, sexual indiscretions, reckless driving, etc. Often the individual does not even recognise the problem. Trust your husband to help identify your moodswings. I was oblivious until I went completely out of control and my wife took me to the hospital. Saved my life AND marriage.
Good luck
Ted
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