To meet the diagnostic criteria for Rapid Cycling, the individual must have experienced more than four mood swings in a 12 month period. This affects around 1 in 10 people with bipolar disorder, and can happen with both types I and II.
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To meet the diagnostic criteria for Rapid Cycling, the individual must have experienced more than four mood swings in a 12-month period. This affects around 1 in 10 people with bipolar disorder, and can happen with both types I and II.