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What are the signs and symptoms of bipolar disorder?
Signs and symptoms of the manic phase (Bipolar I):
- euphoria, feeling "high"
- agitation, edginess, irritability, restlessness
- racing thoughts, talkativeness
- increased energy, sleeplessness
- inflated self-esteem; grandiosity; poor judgment
- reckless spending sprees or other activities with high potential for painful consequences
- delusions or hallucinations
- drug or alcohol use
- increased sexual drive
- aggressive behavior
- inability to concentrate well
Signs and symptoms of the depressive state:
- abnormally low mood
- sadness and hopelessness
- excessive feelings of guilt and worthlessness
- difficulty concentrating or making decisions
- changes in appetite or weight (increase or decrease)
- fatigue; changes in sleep patterns (increase or decrease)
- loss of self-esteem
- diminished interest in daily activities
- withdrawal from others
- drug or alcohol use
- suicidal thoughts, plans or attempts.
http://helpguide.org/mental/bipolar_disorder_symptoms_treatment.htm
Wanna know how many of those symptoms I posses?
ALL OF THEM!!!! The last month, were I've been so happy has been almost all the signs of the manic stage. And before that was the depression stage. I live almost all those signs.
Fuck.
Alura - 9:22 PM