Signs and Symptoms of Bipolar disorder
Manic State:
Easily distracted Little need for sleep Poor judgement Poor temper control Reckless behavior and lack of self-control Very elevated mood Binge eating/drinking Promiscuity |
Depression State:
Daily low mood Difficulty concentrating or remembering Eating problems Fatigue or lack of energy Thoughts of death or suicide Loss of self-esteem Trouble sleeping or sleeping too much Pulling away from friends and family |
Keep in mind that the manic state can last for several weeks to several months. It is possible to be in whats called a mixed state and that is when the symptoms of one phase overlaps the other.
The link below will take you to a site where you can take a bipolar self-test!
http://www.blackdoginstitute.org.au/public/bipolardisorder/self-test.cfm
http://www.blackdoginstitute.org.au/public/bipolardisorder/self-test.cfm