The signs which would lead to a diagnosis of bipolar 2 disorder are:
- One or more major depressive episodes
- At least one hypomanic episode
- There has never been a manic or mixed episode
- Another disorder is not responsible for symptoms
- Symptoms cause distress or impair functioning
Symptoms and characteristics of depression include:
- Decreased energy
- Weight loss or gain
- Despair
- Irritability
- Uncontrollable crying
Symptoms and characteristics of hypomania include:
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