Do I Have Bipolar Disorder?I Think I Might. Help!?
Question by Little Miss S.: Do I have Bipolar disorder?I think i might. Help!?
I’ll check the answers that apply with an X
Bipolar disorder causes dramatic mood swings—from overly “high” and/or irritable to sad and hopeless, and then back again, often with periods of normal mood in between. Severe changes in energy and behavior go along with these changes in mood. The periods of highs and lows are called episodes of mania and depression.
Signs and symptoms of mania (or a manic episode) include:
Increased energy, activity, and restlessness
Excessively “high,” overly good, euphoric mood X
Extreme irritability
Racing thoughts and talking very fast, jumping from one idea to another X
Distractibility, can’t concentrate well X
Little sleep needed
Unrealistic beliefs in one’s abilities and powers
Poor judgment
Spending sprees
A lasting period of behavior that is different from usual
Increased sexual drive
Abuse of drugs, particularly cocaine, alcohol, and sleeping medications
Provocative, intrusive, or aggressive behavior X
Denial that anything is wrong X
A manic episode is diagnosed if elevated mood occurs with three or more of the other symptoms most of the day, nearly every day, for 1 week or longer. If the mood is irritable, four additional symptoms must be present.
Signs and symptoms of depression (or a depressive episode) include:
Lasting sad, anxious, or empty mood X
Feelings of hopelessness or pessimism X
Feelings of guilt, worthlessness, or helplessness X
Loss of interest or pleasure in activities once enjoyed, including sex X
Decreased energy, a feeling of fatigue or of being “slowed down” X
Difficulty concentrating, remembering, making decisions X
Restlessness or irritability x
Sleeping too much, or can’t sleep
Change in appetite and/or unintended weight loss or gain
Chronic pain or other persistent bodily symptoms that are not caused by physical illness or injury X
Thoughts of death or suicide, or suicide attempts X
depressive episode is diagnosed if five or more of these symptoms last most of the day, nearly every day, for a period of 2 weeks or longer.
do i have it?if so should i get help or try to fight it?
Best answer:
Answer by Arch Angel of Helm
Good Doctor, better support sytem.
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