Bipolar disorder is a psychological illness that has made life difficult for those afflicted with it, causing a lot of strain in relationships that they have with their co-workers, friends, and loved ones. The stinging experience with a bipolar disorder-afflicted individual comes when the person drastically shifts between extreme behaviors. Here are some symptoms.
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Sudden shifts between opposite moods: These mood fluctuations are highly unpredictable. One moment the person is sad and gloomy, and not more than a few minutes later, he’s as bright as the sun. This shift in mood can cause confusion among people around him and can even lead to conflicts.
Mania: Mania is characterized by periods of great excitement and over activity. This could show a person acting unusually upbeat and agitated for no clear reason. He may also display an exaggerated sense of well-being or self-confidence, otherwise known as euphoria. This may include atypical talkativeness and unsettled, misdirected thoughts.
Depressed mood: Feelings of despair, hopelessness, and emptiness manifest in a person with bipolar disorder. These feelings could lead to a marked loss of interest in typical activties, weight loss, or decrease in appetite. At its worst, the feelings evolve into a strong sense of worthlessness with inappropriate guilt, and in some cases, suicidal tendencies have also been observed.
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The solution to bipolar disorder is treatment, which cannot be done without any proper diagnosis. While the solution is within reach, it requires that the individual acknowledges his condition.
Morningside Recovery is a place where persons afflicted with psychological disease can be treated and transitioned back into normal living. For more information, visit this website.
