Bipolar Disorder
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6/25/20241 min read
Bipolar Disorder
Patients with bipolar disorder experience two primary states: mania and depression. Symptoms of mania include:
Easily distracted
No need for sleep
Severe thought disruptions
Poor anger management
Unsafe behavior
Excessive energy
Rapid speech
Sudden, uncontrollable thoughts
Extravagant spending
Binge eating/drinking
Drug use
During depressive episodes, patients typically feel:
Sad
Constantly tired in all activities
Disinterested in almost everything
Emotionally numb
Very fatigued
Having trouble sleeping
Isolated from friends and family
Additionally, the brains of people with bipolar disorder release neurotransmitters such as serotonin, dopamine, and norepinephrine, causing sudden and overwhelming thoughts.
Mania or depression can impair rational thinking. Bipolar disorder symptoms often emerge in late adolescence or early adulthood. It can be challenging to detect because patients may appear normal, happy, and progressive, masking their true issues. However, these individuals experience recurring emotional changes.
Mania Symptoms:
Increased energy, capable of many activities
Extreme happiness or sadness
Restlessness
Rapid thinking and speech, with shifting ideas
Difficulty focusing
Minimal sleep needed
Belief in unrealistic things
Poor judgment
Extravagant spending
Prolonged behavioral changes
Depression Symptoms:
Persistent sadness, anxiety, or emptiness
Feelings of worthlessness and pessimism
Guilt and helplessness
Loss of interest in favorite activities, including sex
Fatigue and low energy
Difficulty concentrating
Memory problems and indecisiveness
Restlessness and irritability
Sleep disturbances (too much or too little)
Appetite changes (weight gain or loss)
Unexplained physical pain
Suicidal thoughts