Symptoms

Bipolar Disorder is a brain disorder that causes unusual shifts in moon, shifts, energy, activity levels, and the ability to carry day to day tasks. 

Symptoms of bipolar disorder are severe. They are different from the ups and downs that everyone goes through from time to time. Bipolar disorder symptoms can result in damaged relationships, poor job, or school performance, and even suicide. But bipolar disorder can be treated, and people with this illness can lead full and productive lives. 

Symptoms of mania or a manic episode include:

Symptoms of depression or a depressive episode include:

Mood Changes A long period of feeling "high," or an overly happy or outgoing mood Extremely irritable mood, agitation, feeling "jumpy" or "wired." Behavioral Changes Talking very fast, jumping from one idea to another, having racing thoughts Being easily distracted Increasing goal-directed activities, such as taking on new projects Being restless Sleeping little Having an unrealistic belief in one's abilities Behaving impulsively and taking part in a lot of pleasurable, high-risk behaviors, such as spending sprees, impulsive sex, and impulsive business investments.

Mood Changes A long period of feeling worried or empty Loss of interest in activities once enjoyed, including sex. Behavioral Changes Feeling tired or "slowed down" Having problems concentrating, remembering, and making decisions Being restless or irritable Changing eating, sleeping, or other habits Thinking of death or suicide, or attempting suicide.