Think you might have Bipolar Disorder?

Bipolar disorder is characterised by high periods containing symptoms like

• Inflated self-esteem or grandiosity

• Decreased need for sleep

• Increased talkativeness

• Racing thoughts

• Distracted easily

• Increase in goal-directed activity or “needing to do something”

• Engaging in activities without thought for later consequences (e.g. giving away money and possessions, unrestrained buying sprees, etc.)

And low periods containing symptoms like

• Depressed mood most of the time

• Loss of interest and pleasure in almost everything

• Significant weight loss or gain

• Engaging in purposeless movements (e.g. pacing the room)

• Fatigue

• Feelings of worthlessness or guilt

• Diminished ability to think, concentrate or indecisiveness

• Recurrent thoughts of death, recurrent suicidal ideation with or without a plan or a suicide attempt/s.

And various other possible symptoms. If you’re struggling with what you think might be bipolar disorder, check out our Bipolar Disorder Resources!