The manic phase may last from days to months. It can include the following symptoms:
Easily distracted Little need for sleep Poor judgment Poor temper control Reckless behavior and lack of self control Binge eating, drinking, and/or drug use Poor judgment Sex with many partners (promiscuity) Spending sprees Very elevated mood Excess activity (hyperactivity) Increased energy Racing thoughts Talking a lot Very high self-esteem (false beliefs about self or abilities) Very involved in activities Very upset (agitated or irritated)
These symptoms of mania occur with bipolar disorder I. In people with bipolar disorder II, the symptoms of mania are similar but less intense.
The depressed phase of both types of bipolar disorder includes the following symptoms:
Daily low mood or sadness Difficulty concentrating, remembering, or making decisions Eating problems Loss of appetite and weight loss Overeating and weight gain Fatigue or lack of energy Feeling worthless, hopeless, or guilty Loss of pleasure in activities once enjoyed Loss of self-esteem Thoughts of death and suicide Trouble getting to sleep or sleeping too much Pulling away from friends or activities that were once enjoyed
There is a high risk of suicide with bipolar disorder. Patients may abuse alcohol or other substances, which can make the symptoms and suicide risk worse.
Sometimes the two phases overlap. Manic and depressive symptoms may occur together or quickly one after the other in what is called a mixed state.
What are the symptoms of Bipolar disorder ?
The manic phase may last from days to months. It can include the following symptoms:
Easily distracted Little need for sleep Poor judgment Poor temper control Reckless behavior and lack of self control {{ORGANIZATION}} eating, drinking, and/or drug use Poor judgment Sex with many partners (promiscuity) Spending sprees Very elevated mood Excess activity (hyperactivity) Increased energy Racing thoughts Talking a lot Very high self-esteem (false beliefs about self or abilities) Very involved in activities Very upset (agitated or irritated)
These symptoms of mania occur with bipolar disorder I. In people with bipolar disorder {{ORGANIZATION}}, the symptoms of mania are similar but less intense.
The depressed phase of both types of bipolar disorder includes the following symptoms:
Daily low mood or sadness {{ORGANIZATION}} concentrating, remembering, or making decisions Eating problems Loss of appetite and weight loss Overeating and weight gain {{NAME}} or lack of energy Feeling worthless, hopeless, or guilty Loss of pleasure in activities once enjoyed Loss of self-esteem Thoughts of death and suicide Trouble getting to sleep or sleeping too much Pulling away from friends or activities that were once enjoyed
There is a high risk of suicide with bipolar disorder. Patients may abuse alcohol or other substances, which can make the symptoms and suicide risk worse.
Sometimes the two phases overlap. Manic and depressive symptoms may occur together or quickly one after the other in what is called a mixed state.