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How To Know You Have Bipolar Disorder by OfficialCribMD: 4:03pm On Jan 31, 2022
Everyone experiences a moment of insanity, but with bipolar disorder, the peaks are more severe. Bipolar disorder, also called manic-depressive disorder, is a mental health condition that causes drastic shifts in mood, energy, thinking, and behaviour.
Although the causes of bipolar disorder are not known, it is often hereditary. Despite being a lifelong disorder, it can be managed by following a treatment plan through medication and psychotherapy. Therefore, it is vital to know the symptoms of the disorder.

Signs you have Bipolar Disorder

1.Manic symptoms (and hypomania)

-Having racing thoughts
-Delusion: hearing voices
-Making drastic decisions
-Feeling very high and elated
-Inability to sleep
-Taking on more work than usual
-Getting easily distracted, etc.

2.Depressive symptoms

-Feeling guilty, empty, and hopeless
-Less interest in things that you used to enjoy
-Thoughts of death and suicide
-Insomnia or oversleeping
-Isolating yourself from others
-Physical and mental sluggishness
-Overeating and weight gain
-Loss of energy

What Causes Bipolar Disorder?

Genetics
Medication
Biological structure and functioning
Environmental factor

Treatments for Bipolar Disorder?

Medicines
Psychotherapy
Electroconvulsive therapy (ECT)

To read in detail, click here https://blog.cribmd.com/mental-health-signs-of-bipolar-disorder-to-look-out-for/

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