Get To Know The Symptoms Of Bipolar Disorder

Depressed Mood

It's clear that you will deal with a depressed mood as a symptom of bipolar disorder. It's the hallmark sign of a depressive episode! Remember ladies, this mood has to last at least 2 weeks! You often end up in a depressed mood because of mania when you have bipolar disorder. It's because of the consequences that mania causes! One of the common impulses in mania is to spend a lot of your savings. However, the consequence is financial trouble when you have maxed out your credit card! Financial problems are a common reason for depression in many individuals.

There's more to a depressed mood in bipolar disorder. Ladies, you will also experience a lack of interest in activities you once enjoyed. It's also common to feel persistent low self-esteem and hopelessness! Your depressed mood hits a lot harder after mania. It puts you at a higher risk of suicide! This risk is 71 percent higher when you're in a state that mixes mania with a depressed mood.

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Sleep Issues

Ladies, it doesn't matter what part of bipolar disorder you're in. Sleep issues are always a symptom! Insomnia is quite common during mania. Actually, you often won't sleep at all because of your energy and impulsive choices. Many people say it feels like a constant source of caffeine keeping you awake!

That said, when mania ends, you will deal with lots of fatigue catching up with you. Ladies, sleeping problems in this part of bipolar disorder appear as hypersomnia a lot. This means you will sleep so much but won't wake up feeling refreshed! Interrupted sleep is another common problem in this condition.

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