Monday, January 29, 2007

Symptoms

The symptoms of bipolar affective disorder include a swift change in emotions ranging from extreme euphoria to extreme depression. There can be a successive number of high episodes before experiencing the dramatic opposite. Additionally, time is not a factor as the extreme emotional ranges can happen over a days, weeks, months, etc.

The severity of bipolar affective disorder differs from individual to individual. A partial list of other symptoms includes restlessness, a rapid speech pattern, inability to concentrate, high level of energy, sleeplessness, aggressive sex drive, substance abuse, poor judgment, loss of energy, a sense of worthlessness, out of touch with reality, sadness, uncontrollable crying, increased need for sleep and suicidal thoughts.

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