Quote from 377OHMS:
I've heard that the manic portion of the manic-depressive cycle is exhilarating.
The manic phase may last from days to months. It can include the following symptoms:
â¢Easily distracted
â¢Little need for sleep
â¢Poor judgment
â¢Poor temper control
â¢Reckless behavior and lack of self control
â¢Binge eating, drinking, and/or drug use
â¢Poor judgment
â¢Sex with many partners (promiscuity)
â¢Spending sprees
â¢Very elevated mood
â¢Excess activity (hyperactivity)
â¢Increased energy
â¢Racing thoughts
â¢Talking a lot
â¢Very high self-esteem (false beliefs about self or abilities)
â¢Very involved in activities
â¢Very upset (agitated or irritated)
The depressed phase of both types of bipolar disorder includes the following symptoms:
â¢Daily low mood or sadness
â¢Difficulty concentrating, remembering, or making decisions
â¢Eating problems
â¢Loss of appetite and weight loss
â¢Overeating and weight gain
â¢Fatigue or lack of energy
â¢Feeling worthless, hopeless, or guilty
â¢Loss of pleasure in activities once enjoyed
â¢Loss of self-esteem
â¢Thoughts of death and suicide
â¢Trouble getting to sleep or sleeping too much
â¢Pulling away from friends or activities that were once enjoyed