Bipolar 2 disorder is a form of mental illness that is characterized by one or more major depressive episodes accompanied by at least one hypomania episode. This condition is depressive and more frequent and intense than manic episodes. The difference between bipolar 2 and bipolar 1 is bipolar 2 displays hypo manic episodes and bipolar 1 displays manic episodes. That means that the symptoms of mania is more severe in bipolar 1 than in bipolar 2. People in bipolar 1 may experience psychotic symptoms such as delusions and hallucinations which is not present in bipolar 2. People with bipolar 2 does not experience a full manic episode but they can experience periods of high energy and impulsiveness similar to but not as extreme as mania. (Amal, 2009). The episodes of hypomania that are associated with bipolar 2 disorder must last all day for at least four days. These periods will alternate between episodes of depression and may cause episodes of normal moods. These symptoms can make it difficult to function in society.
Hypomania does not cause harm or performance and it does not necessities means hospitalization. Bipolar type disorder can affect anyone. Most people who develop this disorder are in their teens or early twenties. However anyone who is susceptible to develop this disorder will do so before the age of 50. People with close family suffering from this disorder are at greater risk of developing it. Bipolar 2 disorder is caused by alteration of moods which elated to cause hypomania and sometimes lead to depression. Symptoms of this disorder are sometimes observed during an episode of hypomania which include elevated moods that manifest itself as euphoria or irritability. Some other symptoms may include grandiosity, sleeplessness, pressured speech, racing thoughts, easily distracted, involvement in risky behavior and excess energy. Depression can also