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Bipolar Symptoms – Manic and Depressive Episodes

There are two major parts of bipolar disorder – manic episodes and depressive episodes. The following are symptoms that may occur during the manic phase of bipolar:

  • Feeling a state of euphoria
  • Unusually high optimism and inflated self-esteem
  • Agitation and aggressive behavior
  • Rapid thoughts and fast speech
  • Inability to focus or concentrate
  • Increased need to set and achieve goals
  • Increased physical activity
  • Increased sex drive
  • Poor judgment and risky behavior
  • Spending sprees and drug abuse

Types of Bipolar

The main symptoms of bipolar disorder are unpredictable mood swings. It can be further broken down into the following groups, or types, of bipolar.

Bipolar I – Someone with Bipolar I has had at least one manic episode in his or her lifetime.

Bipolar II – Someone with Bipolar II has had up and down moods, but the high moods never make it to a full manic episode.

What is Bipolar Disorder?

There are many names and references to bipolar disorder, including:

  • Manic Depressive Disorder
  • Manic Depression
  • Bipolar Affective Disorder

Bipolar disorder is a mood disorder defined by the presence of one or more abnormally elevated moods, also known as mania or hypomania.