For those who struggle with the devastating highs and lows of bipolar disorder, it is truly an illness that can negatively impact the qualify of one’s life.
Broadly defined as a disorder where the individual experiences both depression and mania/hypomania, with periods of stability in between, many of the symptoms can be distressing, if not downright damaging to one’s life.
The symptoms of bipolar disorder are defined by Focus Medica* as: Manic phase is characterized by: Extreme happiness, hopefulness and excitement Irritability, anger, fits of rage and hostile behavior Restlessness Agitation Rapid speech Poor concentration and judgment Increased energy Less need for sleep Unusually high sex drive Setting unrealistic goals Paranoia The
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