What are the symptoms of bipolar disorder?
People who suffer from bipolar disorder experience unusually intense emotional states that can occur at any time during the illness, these periods are called "mood episodes." There are several ranges which encompass bipolar disorder 'mood episodes' each with their own symptoms. A manic state, or episode, includes an extreme high, over excitement, later we will discuss what effects have in this state. A depressive state or episode, the sufferer will experience (extreme depression, not to be confused with a bad day that all humans experience) generally leads to extreme sadness or hopeless state is called a depressive episode. In other instances, a mixed state causes will include symptoms of both mania and depression. Suffers with bipolar disorder a few traits include becoming explosive and irritable during a mood episode.
Manic or Depressed states can last a week, two weeks, also long periods of time where they remain in the episode for months. Mood episodes cause extreme changes in energy, ability to function, activity levels, sleep, are generally present. A well detailed treatment plan that varies with each patient, will include proper therapy and medication, having this long episodes are uncommon.
A person may be having an episode of if he or she has a number of manic or depressive symptoms for most of the day, nearly every day, for at least one or two weeks. Symptoms can become so severe that the person cannot function normally at work, school, or home. It is important to learn the signs of bipolar disorder so you may take action, and a depressive or manic state of bipolar can be avoided. Below we will go in detail of the symptoms of bipolar disorder.
As discussed earlier, each type of episode will have different signs, anti-depressants and anti-anxiety medications are generally used in a bipolar depression episode. Both states experience mood along with behavior changes.
In mania or a manic episodes symptoms include:
Mood Changes
• Along period of feeling "high," or an overly happy or outgoing mood
• Extremely irritable mood, agitation, feeling "jumpy" or "wired."
Behavioral Changes
• Talking very fast, jumping from one idea to another, having racing thoughts
• Being easily distracted
• Unable to keep focus
• Increasing goal-directed activities, such as taking on new projects
• Being restless, pacing
• Insomnia
• Unrealistic goals
• Behaving impulsively and taking part in a lot of pleasurable, high-risk behaviors, such as spending sprees, impulsive sex, and impulsive business investments.
Depression Symptoms:
Mood Changes
• A long period of feeling worried or empty
• Loss of interest in activities once enjoyed, including sex.
Behavioral Changes
• Feeling tired or "slowed down"
• Trouble concentrating, remembering, and decision making
• Being restless or irritable
• Changing eating, sleeping, or other habits
• Thoughts of death or suicide, or attempting suicide.
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