POSSIBLE BI-POLAR DISORDER SYMPTOMS FOR ADULTS AND CHILDREN
PLEASE READ THE FOLLOWING FIRST: Although the following
symptoms may indicate a Bi-Polar Diagnosis, many of the symptoms could indicate some
other diagnosis especially ADHD (Attention Deficit (Hyperactivity)
Disorder), or other diagnoses such as Obsessive and/or Compulsive Disorder,
Major Depression, Anxiety, Substance Abuse, Petit Mall Seizures, Eating
Disorder, or several other possible Diagnoses.
A Diagnosis
of Bi-Polar Should Only Be Given by a Competent and Knowledgeable
Professional
THE FOLLOWING ARE
POSSIBLE SYMPTOMS OF AN ADULT OR CHILD WITH A BI-POLAR
DISORDER (An Adult or Child does not need all symptoms for a diagnosis)
__ Depressed Mood
__ Poor appetite or overeating
__ Difficulty
Sleeping
__ Lack of energy
__ Feelings of Hopelessness,
Helplessness, or Powerlessness
__ Inflated Self-Esteem
__ Decreased
need for Sleep
__ More Talkative
__ Racing Thoughts
__
Increased activity in Obtaining Goals
__ Separation anxiety
__
Rages and/or explosive temper tantrums
__ Marked irritability
__
Oppositional behavior
__ Rapid cycling (frequent mood swings,
occurring within an hour, a day, or several days) or
__ Long Mood
Cycling (a month to a year or more)
__ Easily Distracted (Except for
High Stimulation Activities including Computer or Video Games)
__
Hyperactivity and/or
__ Times of Lethargy (“Couch-Potatoes”)
__
Impulsivity
__ Restlessness/fidgetiness
__ Silliness, giddiness,
goofiness
__ Aggressive behavior
__ Carbohydrate cravings
__
Risk-taking behaviors
__ Low self-esteem
__ Difficulty getting up
in the morning
__ Social Anxiety, or the opposite, Sometimes the “Life
of the Party”
__ Overly sensitivity to emotional or environmental
triggers
__ Easily Bored
__ Lack of organization
__ Excessive
daydreaming
__ Suicidal thoughts
__ Obsessive Thinking
__
Compulsive Activity
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A most informative detailed description of Bipolar just follow the link
below:
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bipolar_disorder
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I found a great site for an explaination of Bipolar from Mild to Severe, which includes the difference between Hypomania verses Mania. The site also addresses Delusions and Hallucinations for worst case scenarios:
