Mood Swings: Individuals with bipolar disorder experience extreme mood swings, including periods of intense euphoria (mania) and deep depression.
Manic Episodes: During manic episodes, individuals may feel unusually energetic, euphoric, or irritable.
Depressive Episodes: Depressive episodes involve feelings of sadness, hopelessness, guilt, and worthlessness.
Sleep Disturbances: People with bipolar disorder may experience changes in sleep patterns, such as insomnia during manic episodes and excessive sleepiness
Impaired Judgment: During manic episodes, individuals may exhibit poor judgment, engage in reckless behaviors like excessive spending
Increased Energy: Manic episodes are often characterized by heightened energy levels, talkativeness, and a sense of invincibility.
Grandiosity: Individuals experiencing mania may have grandiose beliefs about their abilities, talents, or importance
Rapid Thoughts: Racing thoughts, rapid speech, and difficulty concentrating are common during manic episodes.