Bipolar Disorder

Overview

Condition Specific Sites

Symptoms

  • Manic Phase
    • Feelings of euphoria, extreme optimism and inflated self-esteem
    • Rapid speech, racing thoughts, agitation and increased physical activity
    • Poor judgment
    • Recklessness or taking chances not normally taken
    • Difficulty sleeping
    • Tendency to be easily distracted
    • Inability to concentrate
    • Extreme irritability
  • Depressive Phase
    • Persistent feelings of sadness, anxiety, guilt or hopelessness
    • Disturbances in sleep and appetite
    • Fatigue and loss of interest in daily activities
    • Difficulty in concentrating
    • Recurring thoughts of suicide

Diagnosis

Treatments

Ogranizations and Patient-Centered Sites