What are the symptoms of Bipolar Disorder?

Symptoms of Bipolar Disorder are: (1) More restless than usual affecting speech and actions. (2) Having suicidal thoughts. (3) Stressed over daily life. (4) Decrease in ambition and motivation. (5) Concentration is getting worse. (6) Before becoming depressed, had an episode of high mood where sleep was unnecessary. (7) Easily provoked to anger (short tempered). (8) Difficulty achieving or maintaining an erection. (9) Feeling a sense of unreality / feeling that events or surroundings are not real. (10) Feeling less need for sleep

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What is Bipolar Disorder?

A disorder marked by extreme and persistent shifts in mood that last for weeks to months, from periods of sustained depression to periods of elevated mood and euphoria. The precise cause is unclear, but genetic and environmental factors contribute.

Typical Symptoms of Bipolar Disorder

More restless than usual affecting speech and actions
Having suicidal thoughts
Stressed over daily life
Decrease in ambition and motivation
Concentration is getting worse
Before becoming depressed, had an episode of high mood where sleep was unnecessary
Easily provoked to anger (short tempered)
Difficulty achieving or maintaining an erection

Diagnostic Questions for Bipolar Disorder

Your doctor may ask these questions to check for this disease:

Are you more restless and does it affect your movement or speech?
Do you frequently think about harming or killing yourself?
Do you feel stressed or unhappy about going to work or school?
Do you feel less motivated lately?
Are you having trouble concentrating lately?

Treatment of Bipolar Disorder

Consistent medication and therapy are important and effective. In severe cases, hospitalization may be necessary to prevent the patient from harming themselves or others during their extreme mood episodes.

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