Symptoms and Signs of Bipolar Disorder

People with bipolar disorder suffer mood swings. Mania and depression alternate. Mood swings may be very quick.

Manic Phase: May last from days to months

Symptoms of manic phase may include:

Easily distracted
Lack of sleep
Poor judgment
Temper tantrums
Lack of self-control (binge eating, drug use, sex with multiple partners, spending sprees)
Very elevated mood: Hyper active, very high self esteem

Depressive phase may involve:

Manic and depressive states may overlap.

References:

Cecil Medicine, 23rd Ed.
Harrison's PRINCIPLES OF INTERNAL MEDICINE, 17^TH Edition
Ketter TA (June 2010). "Diagnostic features, prevalence, and impact of bipolar disorder". J Clin Psychiatry 71 (6): e14.doi:10.4088/JCP.8125tx11c. PMID 20573324.
Frederick K Goodwin and Kay R Jamison.Manic-Depressive IllnessChapter 7, "Epidemiology". Oxford University Press, 1990. ISBN 0-19-503934-3.

Published on Oct 10, 2011
Last Updated on Jun 20, 2017

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