Rapid Cycling and Bipolar 2 Depression | yuvaldinary.com | #bipolar #depression #bipolardisorder

Rapid cycling occurs in about 13–31% of people with bipolar disorder and is consistently found to be more common in bipolar II than in bipolar I. That’s because bipolar II tends to involve more depressive episodes and shorter periods of hypomania — and rapid cycling follows a similar pattern. In this short, Yuval Dinary explains how rapid cycling is associated with greater functional impairment, higher hospitalization rates, and increased suicide risk. Its strong connection to depressive dominance makes it one of the most serious and difficult-to-treat patterns on the bipolar spectrum. Yuval Dinary, RSW, has a psychotherapy practice specializing in bipolar disorder. His practice supports individuals, couples, and families affected by the condition through evidence-based therapy and practical guidance for lasting recovery. Learn more at: yuvaldinary.com Book a free consultation at: yuvaldinary.com/contact Email him directly at: [email protected]