2006-10-22 11:59:06 · 7 answers · asked by Anonymous in Health ➔ Mental Health
Euphoria, grandiosity, high levels of sexual drive, irritability, volatility, psychosis, paranoia, hostility and aggression, elation, extreme optimism, rapid unstoppable flow of speech, racing thoughts/flights of ideas, agitation, poor judgment, recklessness or taking chances not normally taken, inordinate capacity for activity, difficulty sleeping or lesser need for sleep, tendency to be easily distracted (may constantly shift from one theme or endeavor to another), inability to concentrate, exuberant and flamboyant or colorful dress, authoritative manner, and tendency to believe they are in their best mental state.
2006-10-22 12:01:21 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 0⤋
Extreme mood swings lasting months (Bipolar Type 1) to months or weeks (Bipolar Type 2), or even days or hours in rapid, ultra-rapid and ultradian cycling forms. Bipolar disorder was fomerly known as Manic Depressive Disorder because of the two extremes of symptoms.
Mania is characterised by euphoria, excessive energy, reduced appetite and need for sleep, pressured and rapid speech, grandiosity, excessive spending, hypersexuality, risk taking and even psychotic symptoms of hallucinations and delusions.
Depression is characterised by loss of interest in activities that were previously enjoyed, excessive or significantly reduced sleep, reduced appetite, reduced anergy, lethargy, apathy, feelings of suicide, feelings of worthlessness and emptiness.
Bipolar disorder is a very serious psychiatric illness that requires treatment. Untreated it will worsen over time, and carries a 20-25% risk of suicide.
2006-10-23 05:33:59 · answer #2 · answered by Random Bloke 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Getting drunk, staying drunk, very productive. Going outside in the woods to walk. Putting a ladder in the back of the truck-bed,plugging up a pole lamp and paint the chimney at night.
Setting out trees during a rain downpour. Everything has to be perfect.
2006-10-22 20:41:55 · answer #3 · answered by guardianofdoves 3 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Depression
severe mood swings
being picky
great highs
terrible lows
anger
saying things you dont mean
feeling terribly bad for it later
2006-10-22 19:45:30 · answer #4 · answered by ~~ 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Severe mood swings, feeling fine one minute and the next being completely depressed for no apparent reason. When you feel good you usually have a very high sense of happiness and when you feel bad, you have a very low sense of depression. Very high highs and very low lows.
2006-10-22 19:02:40 · answer #5 · answered by joolee8503 2 · 1⤊ 2⤋
First you are hyper. & happy and then y9ou're down & depressed. Ups & downs like a roller coaster
2006-10-22 22:14:47 · answer #6 · answered by Chloe:) 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
One has sexual feelings for both genders.
2006-10-22 19:10:03 · answer #7 · answered by christophert1000 3 · 0⤊ 4⤋