Generally, it
is rather difficult to identify the bipolar symptons without
thoroughly understanding the behavioral patterns of the
sufferer over a period of time. However, the specific
symptoms of bipolar disorders mainly depend on the kind of
episodes the bipolar patient is passing through. For
identifying it rather easily, the bipolar symptons in one of
the four basic kinds of episodes such as:
• Depressive state which may apparently seem like any
distinct uni-polar depression
• Mania which exhibits ultimate superior mood conditions
• Hypomania which exhibits milder to average mood conditions
• Mixed means the amalgamation of depressive symptoms and
elevated energy levels, nervousness or confrontation.
It has been noticed that different people would report
diverse symptons and effects of bipolar disorders. Some of
the sufferers may report of episodic manic or hypo manic
episodes that are generally followed by episodes of usual
behaviors whereas others may pass through milder or acute
depressive state lasting for a few weeks to even few months
before it gets restored.
The initial symptoms of bipolar disorder comprises of two
greatly diverse phases:
The manic phase:
• Petulance
• Extreme talking or racing thoughts
• Exaggerated self-respect
• Abnormal stamina accompanied by reduced sleep requirements
• Spontaneity, inattentive hunt of indulgence like shopping
binge, impulsive traveling, excessive or immoral sex,
risk-oriented business investments, rash driving of vehicles
• Fantasy or apparitions
The depressive stage:
• Depressed moods or self-respect
• Lethargy & reduced stamina
• Sorrow, isolation, vulnerability, culpability
• Slow speech, tiredness and meager synchronization
• Sleeping disorders
• Desperate thoughts of ending life |
