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Manic Episodes and Symptoms of Bipolar Depression

Bipolar depression and mania are often confused or thought to be the same thing. They are not. They are two separate disorders. Bipolar depression is one type of depression that affects mood, energy and the way you feel emotionally. In this article, we will talk about the symptoms of bipolar depression.

symptoms of bipolar depression

Most patients with bipolar depression do not respond well to conventional medications. In fact, some medications may make bipolar depression worse, triggering either hypomania or mania, bringing rapid cycling between emotional states, or even disrupting other mood stabilizing medications. The symptoms of bipolar depression often begin in adolescence or young adulthood, slowly escalating to full-blown mania or depression. Symptoms can range from feeling irritable to having hallucinations. It may seem like your loved one is always yelling at you, but they may just want to shut you out or start picking fights.

Bipolar disorder episodes typically last for about one year, though the episodes can vary. Most commonly, a manic episode will occur followed by a depressive episode. However, these episodes can overlap. If you or someone you love is suffering from bipolar disorder, you need to be aware of the symptoms of mania and depression so that you can recognize when they are about to occur.

Bipolar disorder symptoms can begin to appear in early childhood. Some children who suffer from bipolar disorder are diagnosed with Asperger's disease. Children with Asperger's disease tend to have problems with identifying and following patterns, so they tend to display the same behavior on a daily basis. Children with bipolar disorder often have mood swings. Some shows extremely severe swings while others only experience minor fluctuations. In some cases, your loved one may start out with extremely mild symptoms and then develop full-blown episodes quickly.

Other symptoms of mania and depression include restlessness, hyperactivity, and changes in appearance and behavior. Your loved one may even end up shopping and engaging in other activities as well when their mania episode is present. They may also get lost quite frequently and end up panicking. If your loved one is prone to mania episodes, you may notice that they tend to talk incessantly, say things without thinking, feel sad, have an overinflated self-esteem, talk constantly and show exaggerated optimism, all of which are classic symptoms of depression.

There are other symptoms of bipolar disorder, including unusual behaviors such as excessive gambling, increased sexual behavior, and substance abuse. If there are any significant changes in your loved one's behavior it is important to report it to the treating physician. This is especially important if it is associated with mood disorders or anxiety. Bipolar patients tend to have mood cycles that are similar to mania episodes. However, instead of increasing elation, they may go into a negative mood state and feel hopeless.

These symptoms of mania and depression can be hard to spot initially because the episodes are usually unexpected and can occur at any time or place. It can also be difficult to distinguish between bipolar disorder and clinical depression. If left untreated, these episodes could become dangerous and life-threatening. Because of the danger involved, it is absolutely essential that you talk to your physician about any of the symptoms of bipolar disorder that you or anyone else you know may be experiencing.

The symptoms of hypomania and mania are pretty much the same except for a few exceptions. Hypomania often does not present itself in the same way as depression. It usually exhibits symptoms of anxiety, irritability, restlessness, and impulsiveness. On the other hand, a manic episode of hypomania will likely exhibit symptoms of euphoria, racing thoughts, exaggerated self-esteem, and a marked sense of self-confidence. Bipolar disorder is a serious illness and needs prompt medical attention.

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