9 Symptoms to Tell if Someone May be Bipolar

mania. During this manic period they behaved in ways that damaged relationships, including engaging in promiscuous activity and other risky behavior, such as drug and alcohol abuse. They also recalled having boundless energy, lack of sleep, and feeling extreme frustration.

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Be on the lookout for the following nine (9) signs of bipolar disorder in yourself:

• Repeated episodes of major depression.
• First major depressive episode before age 25.
• First-degree relative has bipolar disorder.
• Mood and energy levels higher than most people – when you’re not depressed.
• Overeating and sleeping too much when you are depressed.
• While depressed, losing contact with reality.
• Developing mania or hypomania when you were taking an antidepressant.
• If taking an antidepressant, it stopped working in a few months.
• Unsuccessful results after trying several different antidepressants.

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