what is bi polar disorder ?what are the symptoms?

Answer 1

Bipolar Disorder, formerly known as manic-depression, is a diagnosis in psychiatry referring to mania (or hypomania or mixed states) alternating with clinical depression (or depressed or euthymic mood) over a significant period of time. Unlike highs and lows a normal person might experience, one with bipolar disorder experiences extreme mood swings that can last for minutes to months. Mood changes of this nature are associated with distress and disruption, and a relatively high risk of suicide. There have also been links to high functioning, notably regarding hypomania ('below mania') and creativity. More often than not, people with bipolar disorder are above average in creativity, perseverance, and sometimes intelligence. Countless writers, musicians, artists, scientists, performers, poets, and other creative talents have been diagnosed with some form of bipolar disorder, and some even attribute it to their creativity. Both the natural drive for success and flight of ideas in the state of mania and hypomania are linked directly to many creative motives. Some people who suffer from bipolar disorder have mixed states often, where they feel depressed and 'blue', but unlike clinical depression one in a mixed state may still feel 'always high'. It is one of the signature characterists of bipolar disorder. They may have creative energy, racing thoughts, but a constant negative feeling. These two extremes combined can often lead to anxiety. This is one of the reasons that many people with bipolar disorder also suffer from panic disorder.

Bipolar Disorder is commonly categorised as either Type I, where an individual experiences full-blown mania, or Type II, in which the "highs" don't go beyond hypomania (unless triggered in to mania by medication). The latter is much more difficult to diagnose, since the hypomanic episodes may simply appear as a period of successful high productivity. Psychosis can occur, particularly in manic periods. There are also 'rapid cycling' subtypes. Because there is so much variation in the severity and nature of mood-related problems, the concept of a bipolar spectrum is often employed, which includes cyclothymia. There is an ongoing dispute as to how many 'types' of bipolar disorder there really are. Many with bipolar disorder in the manic state are prone to severe anxiety and panic, while others are completely euphoric. Some do not get manic, and rather stay in a less intense state (hypomania).Depression medications often do not work well with bipolar people since it may induce mania and worsen the disorder. In addition, many with bipolar disorder are originally diagnosed with unipolar depression (clinical depression), further complicating diagnosis and definition.

Answer 2

Bi polar disorder is characterized by severely intense mood swings that go from high (which is the "manic" episode) and the low (which is the depressive state). When you are in the high state you might engage in a lot more self damaging behavior like excessive sex and spending, difficulty concentrating, you might be aggressive and irratable and you probably will have high self confidence. The depressive state is exactly the opposite and and you will probably have excessive feelings of guilt and hopelessness and maybe suicidal thoughts or behaviors.

You need to keep in mind though that there are additional behaviors that was just to name a few and it you feel like you have these you should consult with a psychiatrist or your doctor. Also remember that everyone will have a few of these symptoms and you should not self diagnose yourself w/out consulting with a doctor.

Answer 3

Increased energy, activity, restlessness, racing thoughts and rapid speech.
Excessive euphoria
Extreme irritability and distractibility
Decreased sleep requirement
Uncharacteristically poor judgment
Increased sexual drive
Denial that anything is wrong
Overspending
Risky-behaviors


Bipolar disorder is an illness of moods, in which a person has mood swings that are greatly exaggerated, from severe depressions to wildly high manias. Although everyone has mood swings, people afflicted with severe mood disorder (such as bipolar disorder) are affected by their moods in just about ever aspect of their daily life. It is estimated that 1 to 5 percent of the population is afflicted with bipolar disorder. Bipolar disorder has also been called manic-depressive disorder because of the extreme highs (mania) and lows (depression) in mood those persons with the illness experience. Bipolar disorder is caused by a genetic chemical imbalance in the brain.

The times of mania bring unrest, creativity, and exhilaration; however, with the enlightenment manias can bring sometimes also comes madness, irrational thoughts and actions, and/or uncontrollable rage. A person in a manic state can sometimes go long periods of time without nourishment or sleep. This can be very destructive to the person's physical health, but also, it can precipitate psychosis and delusions. A person who is manic has trouble seeing the world as it really is because they are so elated that everything seems just perfect. This distorted reality can cause the person in such a state to do things that may be detrimental to their lives and well being. (For example, run up huge credit card debt, write hot checks, drive recklessly, etc.) Less intense hypomanias can occur. In these, usually the person will not become psychotic or delusional. People in hypomanias have better ability to focus their energy than a person who is full blown manic. Their creative output and ability to do things may increase. However, hypomanias can easily become a psychotic manic episode. In both mania and hypomania, the individual can become easily enraged. Small things that get in the way of their grandiose plans can become major obstacles to the individual. This rage can be frightening to those around the person in the manic or hypo-manic state.

Answer 4

Bi Polar Is When You Have Really Bad Mood Swings! Symptoms...Happy To Sad To Hyper To Wanting To Kill Yourself To Happy..Lol Trust Me!

Answer 5

It refers to a condition of switching between periods of mania and depression, anywhere from several times a day to a cycle that takes months. Mania is manifested mainly as excitement, euphoria, increased physical activity, nervousness -- being too "up." Depression is essentially the opposite -- sadness perhaps, anger, feelings of worthlessness, inability to do much physically -- similar symptoms.
It can be mild or severe. There are treatments. Most victims can be helped to some degree.
Many very creative people have a bipolar disorder that fits their intellect and their desire to create. But many are handicapped by either or both portions of the cycle.
It's a very complex, poorly understood condition, so I won't go further, but there is good information on the Web. Try researching it, taking information only from sites operated by respected hospitals, medical schools or doctors, and always checking details on several sites. Medscape is good.
When you do research, look for the most recent scientific thinking, because it has been evolving pretty steadily.

Answer 6

OK I can help you with this. I suffer from Bipolar 2. There are two different Bipolar disorders. 1 is more severe than type 2. You usually suffer from severe mood swings like from happy to sad. It can vary on how fast the swings may last. It can range from hours to days. You should look that up on a Mental Health site.

Answer 7

Formally know as manic depression, bi polar is a series of lows followed by extreme highs. Common among artists. Treatment is lithium chloride, which makes the person more even keel, sometimes reporting dullness from treatment.

Answer 8

Bipolar disease can appear as melancholy, mania, or mixed episodes. i'm guessing you understand (or can google) the indicators of melancholy. Mania is merely approximately like a drug-precipitated state, with out the drugs -- you experience intense, energetic, attractive, able to doing something. Your ideas is racing so speedy you infrequently understand what you're thinking. you won't be in a position to end speaking and shifting, spending money recklessly. no person is conscious what you're announcing, surely because of the fact it would not make any experience. human beings in manic episodes usually do no longer sleep very plenty, yet are not getting drained. now and lower back those with mania could have delusions (like thinking they're Jesus, or administration the international), and now and lower back they are in a position to have hallucinations (like listening to voices) -- it is properly-called 'mania with psychotic effective properties'. mixed episodes have the two melancholy and mania symptoms, on the comparable time. Like your temper is undesirable, and you experience offended, yet you apart from mght won't be in a position to decelerate or sparkling your head. frequently, the episodes are sustained (mania can final weeks or months, and melancholy can final for months or years). yet there would be classes in between the place you're functioning frequently, and experience like it went away. unexpected temper shifts are not extremely a demonstration of bipolar disease -- a great number of alternative psychiatric matters can produce that. The temper states of bipolar disease tend to be long-lasting, and pervade each and every factor of existence.

Answer 9

I believe it is a mood disorder...something inside the brain is not working properly...High, highs, and low, lows...can be very dangerous if a criminal aspect if involved!!! but hopefully not!!I have heard there are medications for those afflicted with that disorder...thank God!!!

Answer 10

bi polar is when someody is really pissed one minute and the next theyre acting like they are in love with you.