The Risks (and Benefits) Involved with Hypomania
What are the Characteristics of Hypomania?
These mood episodes are usually shorter in duration and less severe than mania.
Hypomania is a potential symptom of bipolar disorder, particularly bipolar II disorder.
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For example, symptoms of psychosissuch as hallucinationsordelusionsexclude the possibility of a hypomanic episode.
Additionally, symptoms so severe that they significantly interfere with daily functioning or necessitate hospitalization aremanic versus hypomanic.
While hypomania can be a symptom of bipolar disorder, this state can occur for other reasons as well.
This is called antidepressant-associated hypomania and occurs in 0.3% to 22.4% of people usingdepression medications.
It is better known by the brand name Lexapro.
To be transparent, not all aspects of hypomania are negative.
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