Magazine May 2014 | Page 14

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.