Bipolar Symptoms
Bipolar disorder is a mental health mood disorder. It leads the individual to have uncontrollable drastic mood swings that affect all areas of the person’s life. They find it difficult to focus on anything because of the constant changes going on in their body.
Bipolar disorder is treatable. About 1% of the population has been diagnosed with it. It is believed that the actual number of people suffering from the disorder is much higher, yet many suffers have not been diagnosed and remain untreated.
Everyone has mood changes, but for someone suffering from such mood swings are very drastic. There are two main moods, manic and depression. Often a person suffering from finds themselves in between the two cycles.
During a manic cycle, the individual is happy, energetic, optimistic, and unpredictable, takes excessive risks, very talkative, sleeps less than usual, and has a hard time concentrating on one thing at a time. During a manic phase, many people feel great and don’t see anything wrong with them. As a matter of fact,
many people diagnosed with stop taking their medications because they miss the effects of the manic stage.
Moving into the depression cycle the individual shifts to being sad, often crying, feeling worthless, fatigued, sleeps more than usual, social withdrawal, change in appetite, and possible talk of suicide or suicidal attempts. It is in this stage that a person is more likely to see help themselves or be referred for help by a loved one.
The risk of suicide is high for a person with in any cycle. It is very important to monitor them closely for any indication of suicide. It is also important to make sure they do not stop taking their medication without the approval of their doctor.
If you or someone you know experience the above mention symptoms, it is very important to contact a doctor or mental health professional immediately. can’t be cured, but it can be treated. With the right medication and a good support system, a person with can live a relatively normal life successfully.
