Part 3: Bipolar Disorder
“Bipolar disorder is a condition in which a person has periods of depression and periods of being extremely happy or being cross or irritable.”
Google Definitions
Some Symptoms…
Feeling unusually “high” and optimistic OR extremely irritable
Unrealistic, grandiose beliefs about one’s abilities or powers
Sleeping very little, but feeling extremely energetic
Talking so rapidly that others can’t keep up
Racing thoughts; jumping quickly from one idea to the next
Highly distractible, unable to concentrate
Impaired judgment and impulsiveness
Acting recklessly without thinking about the consequences
Delusions and hallucinations (in severe cases)
Common Causes for Bipolar Disorder Include...
There is no direct cause for Bipolar Disorder other than the fact that it is mainly result of a complex group of genetic, psychological, and environmental factors.