Bipolar disorder may recur throughout an individual’s life if
they have had it before. Those who are being treated do lead quality
lives, but about 25% of those diagnosed have regular symptoms throughout.
The two major forms of bipolar disorder are known as Bipolar I or
Bipolar II, but there is also a state known as rapid cycling. Bipolar I
disorder is the most common form of the illness, characterized by
recurring moments of depression and mania. Bipolar II disorder is
different because it is not dependent on extreme mania; instead moderate
moments of mania are evident with depression. The other form of the
disorder is called rapid cycling, characterized by numerous episodes
within a year. This is not a specific type of bipolar disorder because it
is thought that any bipolar sufferer can experience this only to return to
their primary form of the illness, within a short time period.
There are 4 lesser-known forms of bipolar disorder and they include:
Bipolar III Disorder – Mild depression and
hypomania
Bipolar IV Disorder – Depression often without any mania
Bipolar V Disorder – Depression with NO mania
Bipolar VI Disorder – Mania without depression
In most scenarios, living a good quality of life is expected if the
illness is treated and properly managed. Trouble begins when the disorder
goes untreated, as it does worsen and increase the person’s manic and
depressive states.
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