Symptoms of Bipolar Disorder

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Symptoms of Bipolar Disorder Most Typical Symptom of Bipolar Disorder Cycles of elevated (manic) and depressed mood.  Elevated mood o High energy o Reduced need for sleep o Loss of touch with reality  Depressed mood o Low energy o Low motivation o Loss of interest in daily activities

Behavioural symptoms during depressive period  Feeling sad  Feeling irritable  Hopelessness  Loss of interest


 Guilt  Worthlessness  Lack of sleep  Planning or attempting suicide Behavioural symptoms during manic period  Feeling very happy  Feeling full of energy  Feeling self important  Impulsiveness  Taking unnecessary risks  Feeling aggressive Symptoms of bipolar disorder in teens  Not very straightforward  Maybe present along with ADHD, anxiety and substance abuse  Triggered by traumatic episodes like death, divorce  Also triggered by changes during puberty  Adolescents with bipolar are at a high risk of suicide


Bipolar disorder and substance abuse  People suffering from bipolar disorder often abuse alcohol/drugs  Substance abuse makes diagnosis of bipolar disorder difficult  Medicines for bipolar are less effective with substance abuse

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