🌟 The Different Types of Bipolar Disorder 🌟 Hello, amazing people! Yesterday, we yarn about how people fit thrive with Bipolar Disorder. Today, as promised, we dey break down the different types of Bipolar Disorder and how dem dey manifest. Because understanding the types fit help us support ourselves and loved ones better. Let’s dive in! 🌊 --- 1. Bipolar I Disorder – The Big Highs and Lows: This one dey characterized by extreme manic episodes wey fit last at least a week. Depression episodes dey follow the mania, and sometimes the person fit need hospitalization during the manic phase. Think of Bipolar I like a high-speed rollercoaster. 🎢 --- 2. Bipolar II Disorder – The Softer Waves: For this type, the person dey experience hypomania (a milder form of mania) instead of full-blown manic episodes. Depressive episodes dey more frequent and intense than the hypomanic episodes. Na like a smaller, gentler rollercoaster but still with its ups and downs. --- 3. Cyclothymic Disorder – The Long Game: This one dey involve milder mood swings wey dey last for at least two years (or one year for children and teens). The mood changes no reach the level of full mania, hypomania, or depression, but dem still dey noticeable. Imagine a wave wey no too high or low, but e dey constant. 🌊 --- 4. Bipolar with Mixed Features – A Complex Combo: This one dey happen when symptoms of mania/hypomania and depression overlap. Imagine feeling high energy but also sad and hopeless at the same time—confusing, abi? --- 5. Rapid Cycling – The Fast Lane: When a person experience four or more mood episodes (mania, hypomania, or depression) within a year, dem fit call am rapid cycling. E dey happen for both Bipolar I and Bipolar II. --- Key Takeaway: No matter the type, Bipolar Disorder na unique experience for everyone. Diagnosis and treatment from professionals na the best way to manage am effectively. --- Fun Activity – Let’s Learn Together! 🎉 Which of these types surprise you the most? Or which one you don hear about before now? Share your thoughts, and let’s keep the conversation flowing! PS: Tomorrow, we go wrap up the week by talking about personal stories of thriving with Bipolar Disorder and answering your top questions. Don’t miss am! 😊