A 40-year-old member asked:
How long, typically, do cycles of mania last in patients with manic depressive disorder?
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Dr. Leslie Howellanswered
psychiatry 22 years experience
Can vary: An untreated manic episode can last anywhere from a few weeks to even months. If the person has rapid cycling bipolar, their mood can cycle several times a day.
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Dr. Heidi Fowleranswered
Psychiatry 27 years experience
Agree w Dr. Howell: DSM V defines a manic episode as “A distinct period of abnormally and persistently elevated, expansive, or irritable mood, lasting at least 1 week (or any duration if hospitalization is necessary).” I have seen 3 to 4 months listed as average. However,it can be of markedly shorter duration – especially with rapid cycling.
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How long do cycles of mania last in manic depressive disorder?
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Dr. Momen El Nesranswered
Addiction Medicine 41 years experience
Varies: Varies from hours to months.
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