Bipolar disorder symptoms

 

What are bipolar disorder symptoms?

 

Bipolar disorder

 

We define bipolar disorder as a state of mental illness that involves extreme mood swings. We categorize these extremes into two extremes, extremely high, which leads to mania. Second, extremely low, which leads to depression. Episodes of depression and manic last from several weeks to several months. 

 

Remember

 Individuals with bipolar disorder don't follow the same pattern of behavior when experiencing episodes of extreme highs and lows. There are unique patterns of depression and mania among individuals. People who suffer from this disorder do not have to follow the same pattern as others. The severity of these episodes may vary from person to person and can change from time to time. It may also become less or more severe.

Bipolar disorder symptoms

 

Signs and symptoms of mania and depression are different. A person who has manic episodes (high) has the following symptoms:-

1- Easily distract

2-Overexcited

3-Feel thrilled

4- Very hopeful

5-Feels very energetic

6-Easily irritated and agitation

7-In a state of sleeplessness or insomnia

8-Give much importance to them

9-Sudden change in their behaviors from extreme happiness to extreme irritation.

10-Restless

11- Patients do not care about their diet or poor proper diet.

12- They have hallucinations and delusions

13- Very talkative

14- They have a high level of sex drive

15- They take drugs. For example, sleeping pills.

16-They have poor judgments

17- Have racing thoughts and rapidly changing topics

18- Engage in risky behaviors

Depressive episodes (low), a person have the following symptoms:-

 

1-Feeling of hopelessness, empty, alone for long periods

2-Feeling of guilt

3-He feels a lack of energy

4-Easily tired or feeling of fatigue

5-Issues with sleep, sleep too much or sleepiness, waking up early

6-Feel difficulty in remembering things

7-They have suicidal thoughts

8-Change in their appetite, unintended weight loss, or weight gain

9-Feeling of a pessimist about everything

10-Feeling of self-doubt

11-They talk very less

12- Less ability to feel pleasure

13- They may attempt suicide

14- Withdraw from family and friends (lack of social interaction)

15-A decreased or absent sex drive

16- Cannot perform simple tasks

17- They have trouble concentrating or deciding

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