Mixed Episode
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Mixed Episode |
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| Simply put, a mixed episode or
'state' is where symptoms of depression and mania and present at the same
time. A mixed episode may present with many of the characteristics
of a manic episode, such as racing thoughts, increased energy, decreased
need for sleep, but the person may also be plagued with some of the
symptoms of depression, such as feeling worthless and hopeless. The
risk of suicide is particularly high during a mixed episode because the
person may feel suicidal but may have the energy and motivation to act on
these thoughts.
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