
Bipolar Disorder
Symptoms
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Behavioral Symptoms
• Extreme mood swings (highs and lows)
• Increased energy and activity during manic episodes
• Decreased need for sleep during mania
• Impulsivity or risk-taking behavior
• Rapid speech or pressured talking
• Racing thoughts
• Difficulty focusing or making decisions
• Loss of interest in activities during depressive episodes
• Social withdrawal during depression
• Irritability or agitation
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Physical Symptoms
• Fatigue or low energy during depressive episodes
• Insomnia or hypersomnia
• Unexplained weight loss or gain
• Appetite changes
• Psychomotor agitation or retardation (e.g., fidgeting or slowed movements)
• Physical restlessness during manic episodes
• Headaches or muscle tension
• Gastrointestinal issues
• Increased libido during mania
• Physical exhaustion after manic episodes