2006-11-03 11:34:37 · 6 answers · asked by krupa s 1 in Health ➔ Mental Health
Symptoms of mania - the "highs" of bipolar disorder
Increased physical and mental activity and energy
Heightened mood, exaggerated optimism and self-confidence
Excessive irritability, aggressive behavior
Decreased need for sleep without experiencing fatigue
Grandiose delusions, inflated sense of self-importance
Racing speech, racing thoughts, flight of ideas
Impulsiveness, poor judgment, distractibility
Reckless behavior
In the most severe cases, delusions and hallucinations
Symptoms of depression - the "lows" of bipolar disorder
Prolonged sadness or unexplained crying spells
Significant changes in appetite and sleep patterns
Irritability, anger, worry, agitation, anxiety
Pessimism, indifference
Loss of energy, persistent lethargy
Feelings of guilt, worthlessness
Inability to concentrate, indecisiveness
Inability to take pleasure in former interests, social withdrawal
Unexplained aches and pains
Recurring thoughts of death or suicide
2006-11-03 11:40:01 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I have been bipolar for 30 something years. My symptoms were manic times, followed by days of depression. Then it would start all over again. When manic I could not sleep for days. Then I would become totally depressed and sleep constantly for days. When I was manic everything was perfect to me. When depressed I hated everything.
2006-11-03 11:55:33 · answer #2 · answered by beebee 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Well, the biggest symtom is the major mood swings... going from a depressed state to a manic state, one of no energy to one of excess energy... one of sadness to one of unexplained 'happiness'.
2006-11-03 11:37:22 · answer #3 · answered by czekoskwigel 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Mood swings..Going from a high with alot of energy to a low with no energy and depressed.
2006-11-03 11:41:32 · answer #4 · answered by Carol H 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
mood alterations and extreme cases you can have hallucinations. You do things to extremes like gambling, unprotected sex, too many go to a bipoar website!
2006-11-03 11:48:23 · answer #5 · answered by cshell442003 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
good answer jmorritz i agree
2006-11-03 11:38:27 · answer #6 · answered by snicker 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋