Bipolar I disorder
Bipolar I disorder (BD-I; pronounced "type one bipolar disorder") is a type of bipolar spectrum disorder characterized by the occurrence of at least one manic episode, with or without mixed or psychotic features. Most people also, at other times, have one or more depressive episodes. Typically, these manic episodes can last at least 7 days for most of each day to the extent that the individual may need medical attention. Also, the depressive episodes will be approximately 2 weeks long.
| Bipolar disorder | |
|---|---|
| Specialty | Psychiatry |
| Symptoms | mood instability, psychosis in some cases. |
| Complications | suicide |
| Usual onset | 25 years of age |
| Causes | Complex |
| Differential diagnosis | Other bipolar disorders, borderline personality disorder, antisocial personality disorder |
| Treatment | Therapy, mood stabilizing medication such as lithium |
| Medication | Lithium, anticonvulsants, antipsychotics |
| Deaths | 6% die by suicide |
It is a type of bipolar disorder and conforms to the classic concept of manic-depressive illness, which can include psychosis during mood episodes.
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