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Hypomania vs. Mania: Why the Milder High Is Easier to Miss, and Just as Important to Name
Hypomania lasts at least 4 days without major impairment, while mania lasts a week or more and can include psychosis. Learn why the difference shapes treatment.
Bipolar Depression vs. Depression: Why the Difference Lives in Your History
Bipolar depression can look identical to major depression. Learn the history clues that tell them apart and why the difference changes treatment.
Bipolar Psychosis: Why It Usually Rides on a Mood Episode, and What to Do When It Starts
Psychosis affects most people with bipolar I at some point. Learn the signs, how it differs from schizophrenia, how it's treated, and what to do in a crisis.
Marijuana and Bipolar Disorder: Why Cannabis Can Feel Like Relief and Still Make the Illness Harder to Treat
Cannabis use is linked to more manic symptoms, more time in mood episodes, and lower recovery in bipolar disorder. See what research shows, including on CBD.
What a Manic Episode Feels Like, and the Early Signs to Watch
Mania often starts out feeling like your best week. Learn how a manic episode builds, the earliest warning signs, and why it matters before an antidepressant.
What Is Manic Depression? Why It's Now Called Bipolar Disorder
Manic depression is the old name for bipolar disorder. See why the name changed, how the types differ, and why getting the diagnosis right changes treatment.
What Is Bipolar Disorder? Types, Symptoms, and Why the Highs Matter as Much as the Lows
Bipolar disorder brings manic or hypomanic highs and depressive lows. Learn the types, why it's often missed, why antidepressants alone are risky, and what helps.