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Question

wat are they symptoms for bipolor...i think my boyfriend may be...well u get wat im sayin...

Answer 1

He will have highs and lows. One minute, he will be high on life, then the next, angry and depressed for no reason. The highs or lows can last for minutes, hours, or even days, but they tend to shift.

Answer 2

Bipolar disorder is a serious mental illness that affects millions of Americans each year. If untreated, the disease can produce dramatic mood swings—and can seriously disrupt a person's life and the lives of those around them. While most people have their share of ups and downs, people with bipolar disorder experience a vicious cycle of dangerous highs called "mania" and debilitating lows known as "depression."

The two "poles" of bipolar: mania and depression
In bipolar disorder, the periods of highs and lows are called manic and depressive "episodes." During manic episodes, your mood soars and your mind races. You may go days without sleep, and you can vastly overestimate your abilities. In periods of depression, just getting out of bed can feel like climbing Mt. Everest. You may have difficulty concentrating, and you may lose interest in all your favorite activities. Some people also experience what's known as a "mixed episode," where symptoms of depression accompany the mania.

The length of an episode often differs for each person, and the pattern can change over time. Sometimes an episode will last a few hours or days; other times, it can go on for weeks or even months. In between these episodes, most people with bipolar disorder have a relatively normal period (what doctors call "euthymia"). A series of four or more manic or depressive episodes in 12 months is known as "rapid cycling," a condition that can be more difficult to treat.

How doctors define bipolar disorder
Doctors have identified four different forms of bipolar disorder:


Bipolar I disorder—Recurring manic episodes or mixed episodes, and often one or more episodes of depression.
Bipolar II disorder—Depression that alternates with a milder form of mania called "hypomania."
Cyclothymic disorder—Moods that shift between short periods of mild mania and mild depression. (Many people with cyclothymia may later develop a more severe form of bipolar illness.)
Bipolar disorder not otherwise specified (NOS)—Any form of the illness that doesn't fit the above definitions (e.g., recurring hypomania with no depressive symptoms).

Answer 3

Bipolar used to be called manic-depressive disorder. The symptoms are periods of extreme lows (depression) alternating with periods of intense highs and lots of energy (mania). Sometimes people can stay in one state or the other for months. Other people are called "rapid cyclers," which means that they go way up and way down within a matter of hours or days.

Answer 4

Bipolar disorder is a VERY serious condition characterized by tremendous mood swings from deep dark depression to "manic" episodes of extreme "highs" where things seem to be much better than they really are. A friend of mine suffers from this disease and he said that before he received treatment, that he would go from the deepest darkest depressions to periods of a week or more where he would not sleep and would really think he could afford buying a Lamborghini. Again, it is very serious and if you truly think that your boyfriend has it, get him to a psychiatrist or call 911 as soon as possible. Please cut and paste the link below for more details on this disease.

Answer 5

The list of signs and symptoms mentioned in various sources for Bipolar disorder includes those listed below. Note that Bipolar disorder symptoms usually refers to various symptoms known to a patient, but the phrase Bipolar disorder signs may refer to those signs only noticable by a doctor:

Mood swings

Cycles of symptoms

Mania - and its symptoms:
Feeling on top of the world
Inappropriate elevated mood
Distractability
Irritability
Rebelliousness
Overly-inflated self-esteem
Grandiosity
Unrealistic ideas
Hypersexuality (increased sex drive)
Decreased need for sleep
Excessive talkativeness
Talking very fast
Racing thoughts
Distractibility
Increased goal-directed activity - e.g. shopping
Excessive shopping
Spending sprees
Physical agitation
Reckless behavior

Depression - and its various symptoms:
Persistent sad mood
Loss of interest in activities
Appetite loss
Weight loss
Overeating
Weight gain
Sleep pattern changes
Insomnia
Difficulty sleeping
Oversleeping
Sluggishness
Agitation
Lack of energy
Feelings of worthlessness
Inappropriate guilt
Difficulty thinking
Difficulty concentrating
Thoughts of death or suicide
Suicide attempts
Chronic pain

Mixed manic and depressive symptoms
Agitation
Trouble sleeping
Appetite change
Psychosis
Suicidal thinking

Psychosis:
Hallucinations
Delusions

Answer 6

This is a mental health question. Try it there as I've seen lots of discussion regarding bipolar illness there.

If your boyfriend is in business, being bipolar 'could,' if controlled, make him a better businessman.

But basically there are 5 types of bipolar disorder, so it is king of complicated. Don't ignore it though.

Answer 7

It used to be called being manic depressive. You can do a serch on the Yahoo home page for links to info

Answer 8

mood will change from one thing to another without any notice

Answer 9

Is he an Alcoholic?