Posted by JohnX2 on March 22, 2002, at 4:18:27
In reply to Re: topamax, posted by Kristin on March 21, 2002, at 22:28:02
> Bipolar II is not manic-depression- we dont get the highs. But topamax is used for Bipolar II patients. I took it and had a bad time with it. It definitely helps with weight loss though if you're interested.
Maybe we can call it hypomanic-depression?
But technically some of us BP II's do get the "highs". I know that I do. This may not be common case; usually I am just irritated/agitated.
Regards
John
From the official DSM-IV Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders, 4th edition:-----------------
Diagnostic criteria for 296.89 Bipolar II disorder**blah
B. Presence (or history) of at least one Hypomanic Episode.
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------------------------Criteria for Hypomanic Episode
A. A distinct period of persistently ELEVATED, expansive, or irritable mood, lasting throughout at least 4 days, that is clearly different from the usual nondepressed mood.
**blah
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