Bipolar disorder is a mental condition marked by alternating periods of elation and depression. Bipolar disorder formerly called manic depression. Manic depression is a mental illness that brings severe high and low moods and changes in sleep, energy, thinking, and behavior.
1. During depressive periods ("the Highs"), a person with bipolar disorder may have:
Excessive happiness, hopefulness, and excitement
Sudden changes from being joyful to being irritable, angry, and hostile
Restlessness
Rapid speech and poor concentration
Increased energy and less need for sleep
Showing poor judgment
Drug and alcohol abuse
Becoming more impulsive
2. During depressive periods ("the lows"), a person with bipolar disorder may have:
Sadness
Loss of energy
Feelings of hopelessness or worthlessness
Not enjoying things they once liked
Trouble concentrating
Uncontrollable crying
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