Bipolar Disorder
A Mental Condition
What is Bipolar Disorder
When one goes through alternate periods of extreme happiness (Mania) or sadness (Depression)
Signs and Symptoms
Mania:
- Racing Speech
- Increased Energy
- Less sleep
- Elevated Mood
- Increase in activity
- Poor Judgement
- Recklessness
- Loss of Interest
- Fatigue
- Anger
- Suicidal Thoughts
- Food Disorders
Effects
Actions, Thoughts, and Feelings are all affected by bipolar disorder. It also makes people very very sad, or very very happy.
Other Names
- Manic Depression
- Manic Depressive Disorder
- Manic Depressive Illness
- Bipolar Mood Disorder
- Bipolar Affective Disorder
How is it diagnosed?
A psychologist, psychiatrist, or doctor carefully analyzes the symptoms and then makes a diagnosis
How is it treated?
A treatment plan involving a combination of medicine and therapy
Interesting fact
Alcohol and Tobacco Makes the symptoms much worse.
Many people mistake Bipolar Patients in a manic phase to be ADHD