Around 40 percent of people who are diagnosed with bipolar disorder experience episodes with mixed features.
Understanding Dysphoria
Dysphoriais a word that turns up often in the literature describingbipolar disorder.
By definition, dysphoria is a profound state of unease or a general dissatisfaction with life.
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Dysphoria is not only associated with bipolar disorder, it’s associated with other psychiatric and nonpsychiatric conditions.
As such, you do not “treat” dysphoria per se, but the underlying condition.
Oftentimes, treatment is a process of trial-and-error.
When dysphoria occurs in relation to a mixed episode, therisk ofsuicideis considered high.
In people having suicidal thoughts or those whose behavior is erratic and intensifying, hospitalization may be needed.
For more mental health resources, see ourNational Helpline Database.
Treatment Is Essential
Dysphoric mania is a serious disorder that needs immediate and ongoing treatment and support.
Early intervention is often key to treatment success.
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