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20-10-2006, 09:52 AM
|  | | | Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: T. Bay, Ontario Canada
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| |  Bipolar
This is the symptoms of bipolar. I am posting this due to the frequent confusion of professionals that seem to think that PTSD is bipolar. As you can see, there is a huge difference between the description of a manic episode and an "hypervigilante" episode (described in the PTSD threads.)
Bec Signs and symptoms of a manic episode of bipolar disorder - happy, expansive, optimistic mood (feeling “high,” feeling better than ever)
- alternative mood: irritable, angry, aggressive, provocative, intrusive
- impaired judgment; reckless; unpredictable
- excessive involvement in pleasurable or high risk activities, such as sex, drug or alcohol use, or spending sprees
- high physical and mental energy; increased productivity; excited; a feeling of high intelligence and creativity
- extremely talkative, rapid thoughts
- decreased need for sleep, less ability to sleep
- inflated self-importance; in some, delusions or hallucinations
- extremely sociable
- inability to concentrate; distracted; restless, impulsive
- no perception that the mood and behaviors are abnormal
A person in the manic phase of bipolar disorder rarely seeks help; the person may feel good and not recognize that anything is wrong. Signs and symptoms of a depressive episode of bipolar disorder - profound sadness, hopelessness, pessimism; crying spells
- low self-esteem, worthlessness
- “flat” mood: apathetic, indifferent; lack of interest or pleasure in most activities
- fatigue, lethargy: decreased energy and activity; difficulty getting out of bed in the morning
- decreased sexuality
- restless, irritable, angry, worried, anxious, guilty
- fewer thoughts and less talking; slower thinking and talking
- difficulty in concentrating, making decisions, and remembering
- social withdrawal; diminished ability to give and feel love
- drug or alcohol use
- change in appetite; weight gain or loss; loss of interest in food, even if eating more
- change in sleep patterns: sleeping more or less than usual
- suicidal thoughts, plans, or attempts; life seems devoid of pleasure
People are more likely to seek help during the depressive phase of bipolar disorder than during the manic phase. This is because they recognize that the symptoms are disruptive to normal life. But some do not even seek help during the depression because they have no energy and no hope that anything can change. | | Thread Tools | | | | Display Modes |  Linear Mode | 
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