Oct
4
Bipolar Symptoms to be Aware of
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Lina Smith asked:
Bipolar disorder is a mood effecting illness that can be very problematic for those who suffer from it, and millions of people do. Many people do not even realise that the way they are feeling is actually a medical condition until the find out about bipolar symptoms and recognises that they are in fact bipolar. Here are the depression and mania bipolar symptoms to look out for if you suspect you are bipolar or someone you know is.
Depression bipolar symptoms
• Having no energy and constantly feeling tired
• Losing interest in things you were once keen on, this can also include sex
• Difficulty in making decisions
• Sleeping much more or much less than normal
• Feelings of guilt and worthlessness
• Suicidal thoughts
Everyone will feel depressed at different times in their life, but when a person is bipolar these times go on for much longer than would be expected and they begin to affect a person’s quality of life.
Mania bipolar symptoms
• Excessive energy
• Sleeping much less than normal
• A constantly racing mind
• Becoming very talkative
• Engaging in risky activities – this can vary from person to person but usually with bipolar symptoms these activities are not usually something a person would do
• Reliance on drugs or alcohol
Manic bipolar symptoms can also be characterised by impulsive acts that can have disastrous consequences for a person’s life. For instance they might suddenly decide to quit their job or go on a massive spending spree that they can’t afford with no thought to the outcome.
Of course these are just the main bipolar symptoms and there are more which are on the bipolar symptoms spectrum and can be easily identified. Those people who are bipolar will find that their bipolar symptoms will alternate with each other and there will also be times when they feel on a level – neither high nor low.
During a bout of depression or mania however the bipolar symptoms will be much more obvious and can reach extremes which seem totally out of character and can be quite frightening for the person who is bipolar and those around them. One good idea to chart bipolar symptoms is to use a mood chart. This is where the person with bipolar disorder notes down how they are feeling each day and this will help professionals to be able to plot their bipolar symptoms and can assist diagnosis and possible forms of treatment for the condition. Using a chart to track your bipolar symptoms can also be very useful to gain an insight into how well medication is working.
One thing is for sure; if you do recognise bipolar symptoms in yourself or someone close to you it is wise to seek medical help. Bipolar disorder is a serious condition, but if the symptoms are recognised quickly a plan of medication and therapy can really help the sufferer to lead a normal life in which their bipolar symptoms do not interfere too much.
Glenn
Bipolar disorder is a mood effecting illness that can be very problematic for those who suffer from it, and millions of people do. Many people do not even realise that the way they are feeling is actually a medical condition until the find out about bipolar symptoms and recognises that they are in fact bipolar. Here are the depression and mania bipolar symptoms to look out for if you suspect you are bipolar or someone you know is.
Depression bipolar symptoms
• Having no energy and constantly feeling tired
• Losing interest in things you were once keen on, this can also include sex
• Difficulty in making decisions
• Sleeping much more or much less than normal
• Feelings of guilt and worthlessness
• Suicidal thoughts
Everyone will feel depressed at different times in their life, but when a person is bipolar these times go on for much longer than would be expected and they begin to affect a person’s quality of life.
Mania bipolar symptoms
• Excessive energy
• Sleeping much less than normal
• A constantly racing mind
• Becoming very talkative
• Engaging in risky activities – this can vary from person to person but usually with bipolar symptoms these activities are not usually something a person would do
• Reliance on drugs or alcohol
Manic bipolar symptoms can also be characterised by impulsive acts that can have disastrous consequences for a person’s life. For instance they might suddenly decide to quit their job or go on a massive spending spree that they can’t afford with no thought to the outcome.
Of course these are just the main bipolar symptoms and there are more which are on the bipolar symptoms spectrum and can be easily identified. Those people who are bipolar will find that their bipolar symptoms will alternate with each other and there will also be times when they feel on a level – neither high nor low.
During a bout of depression or mania however the bipolar symptoms will be much more obvious and can reach extremes which seem totally out of character and can be quite frightening for the person who is bipolar and those around them. One good idea to chart bipolar symptoms is to use a mood chart. This is where the person with bipolar disorder notes down how they are feeling each day and this will help professionals to be able to plot their bipolar symptoms and can assist diagnosis and possible forms of treatment for the condition. Using a chart to track your bipolar symptoms can also be very useful to gain an insight into how well medication is working.
One thing is for sure; if you do recognise bipolar symptoms in yourself or someone close to you it is wise to seek medical help. Bipolar disorder is a serious condition, but if the symptoms are recognised quickly a plan of medication and therapy can really help the sufferer to lead a normal life in which their bipolar symptoms do not interfere too much.
Glenn
Oct
3
What is Bipolar Disorder?
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Li Ming Wong asked:
Historically, persons with bipolar disorder may have been called simply moody or even insane at times. Later, the diagnosis was called manic-depression. While this term is still sometimes used, the generally accepted term is “bipolar disorder”.
The two major phases of bipolar disorder are mania and depression. There are other facets of the illness, but they are all aspects of the two. Bipolar disorder is found equally in men and women. About 1 percent of the population can be found to have bipolar disorder.
Mania can be further divided into two categories: hypomania and full-blown mania. Hypomania is simply a state of intense energy and often high productivity. Those who never go beyond this point in bipolar disorder can be great salesmen or high-powered businessmen. The problem is that, for many, full-blown mania is just around the corner.
Full-blown mania tends to have more devastating effects on the person with bipolar disorder. The activity becomes so intense that ventures are undertaken with no actual potential for success, although the person with bipolar disorder cannot see that fact.
There is no consideration for the consequences of actions. Money may be spent which is needed for basic needs. Checks may be written when there is no money in the account. People with bipolar disorder are also often overly generous and give away things that they highly treasure or cannot afford to give away. They tend to regret these gifts later.
The manic state in those with bipolar disorder can be characterized, too, by a gregariousness that is beyond the ordinary out-going person’s. This can lead to, among other things, sexual exploits that will cause unwanted results such as pregnancies, disease, or damage to relationships.
The manic phase of bipolar disorder can lead into a period of psychosis. This is marked by bizarre thoughts, such as delusions, or hallucinations. When in a state like this, people with bipolar disorder cannot protect themselves from hazards in their environments because they no longer know what is real.
Usually with mania, eventually there comes depression. The person with bipolar disorder may retreat into seclusion, may even go to bed for days. Sleeping, appetite, and energy level will all be effected.
The gravest danger for the person with bipolar disorder is *******. All threats should be taken seriously, of course. However, during the depression phase of bipolar disorder they should be especially guarded against.
There has also been a tern for those who abuse drugs and alcohol to help them cope with bipolar disorder. This is called “dual diagnosis”. It occurs especially in adults and teenagers. These addictions further complicate both the diagnosis and treatment of bipolar disorder. However, it seems to go along with the disease in many instances.
People with bipolar disorder have a wide variety of problems to manage. The reason for optimism is that many have found ways, through medication, therapy, routines, and other methods, to have some degree of control.
People have been having problems such as these for centuries. It is just in modern times that there has been adequate help for the condition. The name for bipolar disorder is newer than the disease, but whatever you call it, its effects can range from the difficult to the deadly. Treatment can be crucial.
Maurice
Historically, persons with bipolar disorder may have been called simply moody or even insane at times. Later, the diagnosis was called manic-depression. While this term is still sometimes used, the generally accepted term is “bipolar disorder”.
The two major phases of bipolar disorder are mania and depression. There are other facets of the illness, but they are all aspects of the two. Bipolar disorder is found equally in men and women. About 1 percent of the population can be found to have bipolar disorder.
Mania can be further divided into two categories: hypomania and full-blown mania. Hypomania is simply a state of intense energy and often high productivity. Those who never go beyond this point in bipolar disorder can be great salesmen or high-powered businessmen. The problem is that, for many, full-blown mania is just around the corner.
Full-blown mania tends to have more devastating effects on the person with bipolar disorder. The activity becomes so intense that ventures are undertaken with no actual potential for success, although the person with bipolar disorder cannot see that fact.
There is no consideration for the consequences of actions. Money may be spent which is needed for basic needs. Checks may be written when there is no money in the account. People with bipolar disorder are also often overly generous and give away things that they highly treasure or cannot afford to give away. They tend to regret these gifts later.
The manic state in those with bipolar disorder can be characterized, too, by a gregariousness that is beyond the ordinary out-going person’s. This can lead to, among other things, sexual exploits that will cause unwanted results such as pregnancies, disease, or damage to relationships.
The manic phase of bipolar disorder can lead into a period of psychosis. This is marked by bizarre thoughts, such as delusions, or hallucinations. When in a state like this, people with bipolar disorder cannot protect themselves from hazards in their environments because they no longer know what is real.
Usually with mania, eventually there comes depression. The person with bipolar disorder may retreat into seclusion, may even go to bed for days. Sleeping, appetite, and energy level will all be effected.
The gravest danger for the person with bipolar disorder is *******. All threats should be taken seriously, of course. However, during the depression phase of bipolar disorder they should be especially guarded against.
There has also been a tern for those who abuse drugs and alcohol to help them cope with bipolar disorder. This is called “dual diagnosis”. It occurs especially in adults and teenagers. These addictions further complicate both the diagnosis and treatment of bipolar disorder. However, it seems to go along with the disease in many instances.
People with bipolar disorder have a wide variety of problems to manage. The reason for optimism is that many have found ways, through medication, therapy, routines, and other methods, to have some degree of control.
People have been having problems such as these for centuries. It is just in modern times that there has been adequate help for the condition. The name for bipolar disorder is newer than the disease, but whatever you call it, its effects can range from the difficult to the deadly. Treatment can be crucial.
Maurice
Sep
29
what happens when your BIPOLAR disorder is out of control?
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mdquince1 asked:
I’ve been bipolar for 6 years now and I just wanted to hear others bipolar stories. I know what it says on webmd and wikipeda but I want to hear “REAL” stories of what you go through on a daily bases.
Kathryn
I’ve been bipolar for 6 years now and I just wanted to hear others bipolar stories. I know what it says on webmd and wikipeda but I want to hear “REAL” stories of what you go through on a daily bases.
Kathryn
Sep
27
What is available for Bipolar children who forget to take meds?
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freedom68 asked:
I have a 17 year old male with Bipolar disorder he for gets his meds and probably does not want to take them. He has not completely accepted the diagnosis,the suicide,threats of bodly harm .How ,what I do not know if he will be safe on the streets when he turns 18,how can I protect him from him self?
Jackie
I have a 17 year old male with Bipolar disorder he for gets his meds and probably does not want to take them. He has not completely accepted the diagnosis,the suicide,threats of bodly harm .How ,what I do not know if he will be safe on the streets when he turns 18,how can I protect him from him self?
Jackie
Sep
23
Bipolar Violence the Sad Result for Many Nontreated Bipolar Disease Patients
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J Davidson asked:
e most serious side effects of untreated bipolar disorder is the bipolar violence associated with it. This could be a self-caused treatment failure. The term used to define this is called “noncompliance.”When you fail to take your medications, the opportunity for bipolar violence increases as well as the chance to hurt yourself or others.
Medical studies have shown that approximately 25 percent of prescribe medicines are not taken. When it comes to psychiatric medicines, this number can be doubled. With bipolar disorder, one in two patients will stop their medication in the first 12 months of treatment; usually because they will experiment with their dosage and/or go off their medication altogether (many because they enjoy their manic “highs”).
But if the medications can control the person\’s bipolar disorder, why would they stop taking it? These are some of the excuses:
#Refusal to medicate away their “true selves.” They feel like they\’ll turn “robotic.”
* Side Effects. This is the most common excuse people give for not taking their medication. However, there are many ways to minimize the side effects of bipolar medication.
* Oversedation – perople do not want to feel like they\’re in a fog.
* Weight gain. Not all bipolar medications make a person gain weight, but this is still used as an excuse not to take their medication.
* Sexual performance – Although not a side effect of most bipolar disease medications, it\’s still used as an excuse to stop taking prescribed medications.
* Lack of money. They will say that they can\’t pay for their medications; however, there are many drug companies that now provide medication for free.
* Lack of insurance. This, too, is no longer a valid excuse, as there is Medicaid and Medicare for needy people and, as previously stated, there are drug companies who will provide medication for free (especially for those people who fall in “the doughnut hole” of Medicare).
* No transportation. They will say they have no way to get to the pharmacy to get their medication, and the pharmacy doesn\’t deliver.
* Shame and/or Stigma: People will blame everything on society of they use their medications
* No need for it. They believe they can handle their bipolar disorder on their own, without medication.
* Cured – because they think they are cured (mostly because they\’re on a manic high) and don\’t have a need for medication.
* Drugs/Alcohol. Substance abuse can mask the symptoms of bipolar disorder, so they don\’t think they need the bipolar medication, or are afraid to mix the two.
* Longterm effect — people are afraid of the longterm effects of the medicine.
* Pressure: Some people feel that their family, friends or co-workers (or society in general) are pressuring them not to take their medicine.
* Religion – people say their religion prevents them from taking medicines..
* 12-Step Program. They will say that their 12-Step Program forbids any chemicals from entering their body, even prescriptions.
* Pregnancy: Some females will be concerned that their bipolar disease medicine will affect their unborn child..
* Performance: some feel they will still perform at a better level when not taking their medications.
* Creativity. They believe they are more creative without medication.
* Productivity. They believe they get more done without their medication.
Bipolar Violence can be the result of untreated bipolar disorder. However, the excuses not to take bipolar medication may be as varied as the people who are prescribed the medication. Nonetheless, the statistics of people ceasing to take their medication, along with the asssociated ******* rates, are staggering..
If you are prescribed medicine for your bipolar disease, please Do Not become noncompliant. There are many reasons given for stopping, but they are just excuses. No matter how you look at it, the excuses are not valid.
If you are having problems with your medication, please discuss these problems with your doctor. You should never stop taking prescribed medications without discussing them first with a professional health provider — this is very, very dangerous, and the resultant bipolar violence can cause serious bodliy injuries or even death.
Judith
e most serious side effects of untreated bipolar disorder is the bipolar violence associated with it. This could be a self-caused treatment failure. The term used to define this is called “noncompliance.”When you fail to take your medications, the opportunity for bipolar violence increases as well as the chance to hurt yourself or others.
Medical studies have shown that approximately 25 percent of prescribe medicines are not taken. When it comes to psychiatric medicines, this number can be doubled. With bipolar disorder, one in two patients will stop their medication in the first 12 months of treatment; usually because they will experiment with their dosage and/or go off their medication altogether (many because they enjoy their manic “highs”).
But if the medications can control the person\’s bipolar disorder, why would they stop taking it? These are some of the excuses:
#Refusal to medicate away their “true selves.” They feel like they\’ll turn “robotic.”
* Side Effects. This is the most common excuse people give for not taking their medication. However, there are many ways to minimize the side effects of bipolar medication.
* Oversedation – perople do not want to feel like they\’re in a fog.
* Weight gain. Not all bipolar medications make a person gain weight, but this is still used as an excuse not to take their medication.
* Sexual performance – Although not a side effect of most bipolar disease medications, it\’s still used as an excuse to stop taking prescribed medications.
* Lack of money. They will say that they can\’t pay for their medications; however, there are many drug companies that now provide medication for free.
* Lack of insurance. This, too, is no longer a valid excuse, as there is Medicaid and Medicare for needy people and, as previously stated, there are drug companies who will provide medication for free (especially for those people who fall in “the doughnut hole” of Medicare).
* No transportation. They will say they have no way to get to the pharmacy to get their medication, and the pharmacy doesn\’t deliver.
* Shame and/or Stigma: People will blame everything on society of they use their medications
* No need for it. They believe they can handle their bipolar disorder on their own, without medication.
* Cured – because they think they are cured (mostly because they\’re on a manic high) and don\’t have a need for medication.
* Drugs/Alcohol. Substance abuse can mask the symptoms of bipolar disorder, so they don\’t think they need the bipolar medication, or are afraid to mix the two.
* Longterm effect — people are afraid of the longterm effects of the medicine.
* Pressure: Some people feel that their family, friends or co-workers (or society in general) are pressuring them not to take their medicine.
* Religion – people say their religion prevents them from taking medicines..
* 12-Step Program. They will say that their 12-Step Program forbids any chemicals from entering their body, even prescriptions.
* Pregnancy: Some females will be concerned that their bipolar disease medicine will affect their unborn child..
* Performance: some feel they will still perform at a better level when not taking their medications.
* Creativity. They believe they are more creative without medication.
* Productivity. They believe they get more done without their medication.
Bipolar Violence can be the result of untreated bipolar disorder. However, the excuses not to take bipolar medication may be as varied as the people who are prescribed the medication. Nonetheless, the statistics of people ceasing to take their medication, along with the asssociated ******* rates, are staggering..
If you are prescribed medicine for your bipolar disease, please Do Not become noncompliant. There are many reasons given for stopping, but they are just excuses. No matter how you look at it, the excuses are not valid.
If you are having problems with your medication, please discuss these problems with your doctor. You should never stop taking prescribed medications without discussing them first with a professional health provider — this is very, very dangerous, and the resultant bipolar violence can cause serious bodliy injuries or even death.
Judith
Sep
19
How should i start an essay about being Bipolar and overcoming it?
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Maddy asked:
Im writing an essay for a contest about my barrier: being bipolar. How should i start it?
Marc
Im writing an essay for a contest about my barrier: being bipolar. How should i start it?
Marc
Sep
19
What is bipolar disease?
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Lina Smith asked:
Bipolar disease is a type of psychiatric condition which can severely affect the life of anyone suffering from it, and the lives of those close to them. Mood plays a key role in bipolar disease as the condition presents itself in extreme mood swings. Those people who have a diagnosis of bipolar disease often find that they experience tremendous highs and crushing lows, which occur without any warning. These exaggerated moods are interspersed with times when the bipolar disease sufferer feels quite ‘normal’ and can function quite happily.
When the person with the bipolar disease diagnosis feels particularly happy, only intensively so, medical professionals term this is being in a ‘mania’ period. This can last from minutes to hours to even days and whilst the bipolar disease sufferer is in the middle of one of these episodes they can experience hallucinations and delusions. However this type of behaviour is at the more extreme end of the bipolar disease spectrum. On the flipside when a bipolar disease sufferer is feeling low it is known as a ‘depressive episode’ and this can also last for some time.
It is easy to say when hearing about bipolar disease, that everyone feels extreme highs and lows during their life and it is something that should be dealt with. However this is easy to say if you are not someone with bipolar disease as these manic highs and depressive lows can actually affect the quality of life of sufferers.
For instance when someone with bipolar disease is having a manic episode they can become very restless, their mind will race and they might exhibit strange behaviours. Many bipolar disease sufferers find that they do highly uncharacteristic things such as spend huge amounts of money or turn to drugs and alcohol. Delusion can also take hold and reality and fantasy can easily become blurred making it very hard to deal with someone in the middle of a bipolar disease episode.
When a bipolar disease sufferer is going through a depressive episode they can feel an overwhelming sense of guilt, sadness, anxiety, hopelessness and even anger. They might also find that they are unable to sleep and so may rely on sleeping pills, sexual activity might take a back seat as their *** drive is lost and severe apathy can take hold. When a person is in the middle of any episodes it can be distressing both for them and for those around them.
In certain cases when the person with bipolar disease has very increased mania or depression they can become psychotic and this can be very serious indeed. Some people may even require hospitalisation as they need specialist treatment to overcome the manic or depressive episode. Hospitalisation, however is only performed when there is a real concern about the wellbeing of the bipolar disease patient. Otherwise prescription drugs are used to control the symptoms and episodes of bipolar disease and this works very well for many sufferers worldwide.
Jessie
Bipolar disease is a type of psychiatric condition which can severely affect the life of anyone suffering from it, and the lives of those close to them. Mood plays a key role in bipolar disease as the condition presents itself in extreme mood swings. Those people who have a diagnosis of bipolar disease often find that they experience tremendous highs and crushing lows, which occur without any warning. These exaggerated moods are interspersed with times when the bipolar disease sufferer feels quite ‘normal’ and can function quite happily.
When the person with the bipolar disease diagnosis feels particularly happy, only intensively so, medical professionals term this is being in a ‘mania’ period. This can last from minutes to hours to even days and whilst the bipolar disease sufferer is in the middle of one of these episodes they can experience hallucinations and delusions. However this type of behaviour is at the more extreme end of the bipolar disease spectrum. On the flipside when a bipolar disease sufferer is feeling low it is known as a ‘depressive episode’ and this can also last for some time.
It is easy to say when hearing about bipolar disease, that everyone feels extreme highs and lows during their life and it is something that should be dealt with. However this is easy to say if you are not someone with bipolar disease as these manic highs and depressive lows can actually affect the quality of life of sufferers.
For instance when someone with bipolar disease is having a manic episode they can become very restless, their mind will race and they might exhibit strange behaviours. Many bipolar disease sufferers find that they do highly uncharacteristic things such as spend huge amounts of money or turn to drugs and alcohol. Delusion can also take hold and reality and fantasy can easily become blurred making it very hard to deal with someone in the middle of a bipolar disease episode.
When a bipolar disease sufferer is going through a depressive episode they can feel an overwhelming sense of guilt, sadness, anxiety, hopelessness and even anger. They might also find that they are unable to sleep and so may rely on sleeping pills, sexual activity might take a back seat as their *** drive is lost and severe apathy can take hold. When a person is in the middle of any episodes it can be distressing both for them and for those around them.
In certain cases when the person with bipolar disease has very increased mania or depression they can become psychotic and this can be very serious indeed. Some people may even require hospitalisation as they need specialist treatment to overcome the manic or depressive episode. Hospitalisation, however is only performed when there is a real concern about the wellbeing of the bipolar disease patient. Otherwise prescription drugs are used to control the symptoms and episodes of bipolar disease and this works very well for many sufferers worldwide.
Jessie
Sep
17
What are bipolar symptoms?
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Lina Smith asked:
Bipolar symptoms tend to be one of the great mysteries surrounding an illness. There seems to be a great deal of people who will tell you that they know all about bipolar symptoms when they don’t really have a clue. These are the type of people who will tell you that they have bipolar disease because they have been feeling slightly depressed and they ‘know’ that this is one of the bipolar symptoms. Being bipolar is in fact much more serious and the bipolar symptoms that sufferer’s exhibit are much more pronounced than just being a little down.
As bipolar disorder has four separate phases with two main ‘categories’ there are actually more bipolar symptoms than you would think. As the two main categories are mania and depression it is easier to think of the bipolar symptoms in two lists, one for mania and one for depression.
Mania bipolar symptoms
• Extreme highs during which a person may feel elated for no reason and be quite excitable
• Feelings of “I can do anything” even for the most risky activities
• Feeling as though you can function perfectly well on little or no sleep, often for days
• Risk taking – this can be in the form of dangerous activities, excessive consumption of alcohol and the taking of drugs.
• Spending sprees – these are usually something which the person who is bipolar cannot afford and during a spree they will buy things that they do not want or need. After a spree they may wonder why they have bought items and not be able to remember doing it very well.
• In more extreme cases during a manic episode the person with bipolar disorder may suffer from hallucinations and delusions which can seem quite real to them at the time.
Depressed bipolar symptoms
• Feelings of little or no self worth
• Sleeping too much and finding it hard to get up in the mornings
• Putting on or losing weight, often rapidly
• Low levels of concentration
• Feeling like you are unable to cope with daily life – going to work, dealing with others etc
• Lack of interest in previously enjoyed activities
• Lack of sexual desire
• In some very severe cases the sufferer might seriously think about committing ******* and could try to do so
Often these bipolar symptoms will occur in cycles with times when the sufferer seems to be quite well and not in the throes of a manic or depressive episode. Or there can also be times when the bipolar symptoms that an individual displays are not as pronounced during a manic episode and this is referred to as hypermania. Whilst these episodes are not as severe they can still be quite disturbing for the person with bipolar disorder and those around them and they can also be the signal that a more heightened episode is on its way.
Jacob
Bipolar symptoms tend to be one of the great mysteries surrounding an illness. There seems to be a great deal of people who will tell you that they know all about bipolar symptoms when they don’t really have a clue. These are the type of people who will tell you that they have bipolar disease because they have been feeling slightly depressed and they ‘know’ that this is one of the bipolar symptoms. Being bipolar is in fact much more serious and the bipolar symptoms that sufferer’s exhibit are much more pronounced than just being a little down.
As bipolar disorder has four separate phases with two main ‘categories’ there are actually more bipolar symptoms than you would think. As the two main categories are mania and depression it is easier to think of the bipolar symptoms in two lists, one for mania and one for depression.
Mania bipolar symptoms
• Extreme highs during which a person may feel elated for no reason and be quite excitable
• Feelings of “I can do anything” even for the most risky activities
• Feeling as though you can function perfectly well on little or no sleep, often for days
• Risk taking – this can be in the form of dangerous activities, excessive consumption of alcohol and the taking of drugs.
• Spending sprees – these are usually something which the person who is bipolar cannot afford and during a spree they will buy things that they do not want or need. After a spree they may wonder why they have bought items and not be able to remember doing it very well.
• In more extreme cases during a manic episode the person with bipolar disorder may suffer from hallucinations and delusions which can seem quite real to them at the time.
Depressed bipolar symptoms
• Feelings of little or no self worth
• Sleeping too much and finding it hard to get up in the mornings
• Putting on or losing weight, often rapidly
• Low levels of concentration
• Feeling like you are unable to cope with daily life – going to work, dealing with others etc
• Lack of interest in previously enjoyed activities
• Lack of sexual desire
• In some very severe cases the sufferer might seriously think about committing ******* and could try to do so
Often these bipolar symptoms will occur in cycles with times when the sufferer seems to be quite well and not in the throes of a manic or depressive episode. Or there can also be times when the bipolar symptoms that an individual displays are not as pronounced during a manic episode and this is referred to as hypermania. Whilst these episodes are not as severe they can still be quite disturbing for the person with bipolar disorder and those around them and they can also be the signal that a more heightened episode is on its way.
Jacob
Sep
12
How is an OCD compulsive shopper compared to a Bipolar person in the MANIC stage spending lots of money?
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Question Queen ? asked:
I mean, if they’re both the same symptoms to 2 completely different mental disorders, then why do doctors wanna call you both? If you show you have OCD already, & you spend because you feel like you gotta have this & that JUST in case because you’d rather be safe than sorry, then why do they wanna call you Bipolar, as well? If excessive spending is one of your compulsions, then why do they try to say you’re Bipolar, too? Why can’t doctors leave well enough alone? & why does EVERY patient have to be considered Bipolar these days?
Danielle
I mean, if they’re both the same symptoms to 2 completely different mental disorders, then why do doctors wanna call you both? If you show you have OCD already, & you spend because you feel like you gotta have this & that JUST in case because you’d rather be safe than sorry, then why do they wanna call you Bipolar, as well? If excessive spending is one of your compulsions, then why do they try to say you’re Bipolar, too? Why can’t doctors leave well enough alone? & why does EVERY patient have to be considered Bipolar these days?
Danielle
Sep
11
Can someone with bipolar become a pilot?
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sweber20 asked:
I am currently diagnosed as being bipolar and wanted to know if i could ever become a professional pilot, or just a pilot in general. Thanks.
Yeah you’re all a bunch of morons. I’ve spoken to a flight surgeon and i can qualify….
Jorge
I am currently diagnosed as being bipolar and wanted to know if i could ever become a professional pilot, or just a pilot in general. Thanks.
Yeah you’re all a bunch of morons. I’ve spoken to a flight surgeon and i can qualify….
Jorge