Rapid cycling bipolar disorder

A subtype of Bipolar disorder, rapid cycling bipolar disorder is common in adults as well as teens experiencing BPD.

An individual with rapid cycling bipolar disorder experiences frequent mood swings. Does not sound very different, right?

So, what’s different? In this subtype, the person has four or more episodes of mania, hypomania, depression or mixed states in a year.

These mood shifts rapid and can occur within days or even hours. This make managing it, a challenge.

Treatment involves medication, therapy and changes. Read more to know it all!