what are the symptoms if a person is a bipolar? is there any cure?

Answer 1

Noone wants to read "text book" definitions. Bipolar is manic depression. Plain and simple. It's marked by mood changes.. lows and highs. When you are in a high.. you are full of energy.. and vigor.. spending habits are out of control..sex drive is very very high to the point where you could be promiscious.. you feel almost god-like.. you need little to no sleep... you feel euphoric.. then comes the lows..which is when the depression hits.. you sleep more.. cry easily.. feel out of control.. despair.. suicidal thoughts... change in eating and sleeping habits etc.

Bipolar is NOT cureable BUT controllable with proper medication and therapy.

Usually a doctor will start you on a mild anti-depressant and mood stabalizer and increase dosage while monitoring your progress. It's really important to find someone whom you feel comfortable with to talk to whle you are finding the best medications for you.

Always remember..there is no shame in this disorder.

I've been a diagnosed bipolar for 10 years now..and for the longest time before I reached out for help..I didn't know what was wrong with me. Now that I have the proper medications and a fantastic therapist.. I don't know how I went as long as what I did without destroying myself of my family.

So please, if you suspect you may be bipolar, speak to your family physician about this issue further

Answer 2

There are no "voices" with BPD.

Bipolar disorder (also known as manic depression) is a treatable illness marked by extreme changes in mood, thought, energy and behavior. It is not a character flaw or a sign of personal weakness. Bipolar disorder is also known as manic depression because a person’s mood can alternate between the "poles" mania (highs) and depression (lows). This change in mood or "mood swing" can last for hours, days weeks or months.

Bipolar disorder affects more than two million adult Americans. It usually begins in late adolescence (often appearing as depression during teen years) although it can start in early childhood or later in life. An equal number of men and women develop this illness (men tend to begin with a manic episode, women with a depressive episode) and it is found among all ages, races, ethnic groups and social classes. The illness tends to run in families and appears to have a genetic link. Like depression and other serious illnesses, bipolar disorder can also negatively affect spouses and partners, family members, friends and coworkers. While treatable with medication, there is no "cure".

Symptoms of Bipolar Disorder

Bipolar disorder differs significantly from clinical depression, although the symptoms for the depressive phase of the illness are similar. Most people who have bipolar disorder talk about experiencing "highs" and "lows" – the highs are periods of mania, the lows periods of depression. These swings can be severe, ranging from extreme energy to deep despair. The severity of the mood swings and the way they disrupt normal life activities distinguish bipolar mood episodes from ordinary mood changes.

Symptoms of mania - the "highs" of bipolar disorder

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Increased physical and mental activity and energy
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Heightened mood, exaggerated optimism and self-confidence
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Excessive irritability, aggressive behavior
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Decreased need for sleep without experiencing fatigue
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Grandiose delusions, inflated sense of self-importance
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Racing speech, racing thoughts, flight of ideas
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Impulsiveness, poor judgment, distractibility
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Reckless behavior
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In the most severe cases, delusions and hallucinations

Symptoms of depression - the "lows" of bipolar disorder

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Prolonged sadness or unexplained crying spells
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Significant changes in appetite and sleep patterns
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Irritability, anger, worry, agitation, anxiety
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Pessimism, indifference
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Loss of energy, persistent lethargy
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Feelings of guilt, worthlessness
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Inability to concentrate, indecisiveness
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Inability to take pleasure in former interests, social withdrawal
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Unexplained aches and pains
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Recurring thoughts of death or suicide

Answer 3

Yes there CAN be voices with biploar. That diagnosis would be bipolar with psychotic features. he got the rest right though.

Answer 4

my mother is she hears voices and talks to them.They are very real to her..Mood swings there are many symptoms. No cure but meds can help

Answer 5

my uncle has had it for 25 years. i dont think there is a cure

Answer 6

when there are voices present with bipolar mood symptoms, that is schitzoaffective disorder!!!!! oh la la la - points!

Answer 7

ask my ex wife, she has the symptoms for everything that is wrong