Bipolar disorder Warning Signs: What to Look Out For

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Overview​

Aserious mental illness characterized by extreme mood swings. They can include extreme excitement episodes or extreme depressive feelings.

Symptoms​

If you're experiencing new, severe, or persistent symptoms, contact a health care provider.​

Symptoms can last over a few weeks, months, or even years. The symptoms vary during the manic and depressive phase. And without any symptoms, in between episodes of You do not have permission to view the full content of this post. Log in or register now. and You do not have permission to view the full content of this post. Log in or register now..

The manic phase is characterized by:

• Extreme happiness, hopefulness, and excitement
• You do not have permission to view the full content of this post. Log in or register now., anger, fits of rage and hostile behavior
• Restlessness
• Agitation
• Rapid speech
• Poor concentration and judgment
• Increased energy
• Less need for sleep
• Unusually high *** drive
• Setting unrealistic goals
• Paranoia

The depressive phase may include:

• You do not have permission to view the full content of this post. Log in or register now. and crying
• Feelings of hopelessness, worthlessness, and guilt
• Loss of energy
• Loss of interest or pleasure in everyday activities
• Trouble concentrating and making decisions
• Irritability
• Need for more sleep or sleeplessness
• Change in appetite
• Weight loss/gain
• You do not have permission to view the full content of this post. Log in or register now. and attempts at suicide → You do not have permission to view the full content of this post. Log in or register now.
  

  Causes​

  • The causes of You do not have permission to view the full content of this post. Log in or register now. differ between individuals, and the exact mechanism is not clear.
  • Genetics often reported in families of affected individuals
  • Brain structure abnormal brain structure and function
  • You do not have permission to view the full content of this post. Log in or register now. and certain other mental illness such as You do not have permission to view the full content of this post. Log in or register now. disorder
  
  - The risk factors include:
  
  • Family history
  • Stress
  • Drug or ******* abuse
    

 

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