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
