
Signs of Bi-Polar Disorder
The most common sign of mania include:
* Excessively good, euphoric mood
* Little sleep needed
* Unrealistic beliefs in one's abilities and powers
* Poor judgment
* Spending sprees
* Increased energy, activity, and restlessness
* Extreme irritability
* Racing thoughts and talking very fast, jumping from one idea to another
* Provocative, intrusive, or aggressive behavior
* Denial that anything is wrong
* Distractibility, can't concentrate well
* A lasting period of behavior that is different from usual
* Increased sexual drive
* Drug abuse (cocaine, alcohol, sleeping medications)
On the other hand, common symptoms of depression include:
* Difficulty concentrating, remembering or making any kind of decisions
* Restlessness or irritability
* Lasting sad, anxious, or empty mood
* Feelings of hopelessness or pessimism
* Feelings of guilt, worthlessness, or helplessness
* Loss of interest or pleasure in activities once enjoyed, including sex
* Decreased energy, a feeling of fatigue
* Sleeping too much, or can't sleep
* Change in appetite and weight loss or gain
* Chronic pain not caused by physical illness or injury
* Thoughts of death or suicide
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