Mood instability (G15)

Question 1

What assumes the largest part of Bipolar Disorders?

a. being symptom free
b. manic/ hypomanic symptoms
c. depressive symptoms

Answer 1

a. being symptom free

Question 2

Why is the differential diagnosis between depression/ anxiety and bipolar spectrum disorders so important?

Answer 2

If we administer SSRIs to someone we think is depressed/ has anxiety, but who is in reality bipolar, we risk triggering a manic episode

Question 3

What is NOT necessarily a possible outcome of mood instability as mentioned in the lecture?

a. Suicidal thinking
b. Binge eating
c. Sleep disturbance

Answer 3

c. Sleep disturbance

Question 4

List 3 symptoms for depression and 3 for mania.

Answer 4

For depression could be any 3 of these symptoms: low mood, loss of enjoyment, loss of interest and motivation for everyday activities, poor/ too much sleep, no/too much appetite, loss of concentration low energy, feelings of emptiness/worthlessness, self-doubt/blame, suicidal thoughts

For mania could be any 3 of these symptoms: Constant elation or euphoria, irritable mood, getting into arguments easily, observable hyperactivity, increased energy, inappropriate optimism, overestimating personal ability, poor judgement/grandiose plans, speeding up of thought and speech, flight of ideas, need for little sleep

The wording does not have to be the exact same.