What Is Bipolar Disorder in a Nutshell?

Bipolar disorder, formerly known as manic-depressive or manic depression, is a mental health disorder best known for a fluctuation in moods. These moods result in episodes of elation and or episodes of depression.

Currently, there are 2.3 million US citizens diagnosed with bipolar disorder.

You probably know that bipolar means that a person’s moods fluctuate greatly, and you may have even joked about someone you know being bipolar because they’re “moody.”

Although bipolar disorder is a mood disorder, there is a great deal more to it than a simple up and down of emotions.

This Guide will go into detail about what bipolar disorder is, its signs and symptoms, types of bipolar disorder, causes of bipolar disorder, as well as how to get diagnosed and treat bipolar disorder.

This Guide is not intended to diagnose you or others, but it can help you understand more about the disorder or give you information to take to a trained specialist if you identify with some of the signs of bipolar disorder that you read about.

There are several different symptoms that define bipolar disorder. There are also many several types of bipolar such as bipolar I, bipolar II, and cyclothymic disorder.

In this section, we’ll cover the DSM-5 criteria for bipolar disorder as well as the different types of diagnoses listed in the DSM-5. We will also include real-life quotes from people who have been diagnosed with a version of bipolar and what their life is like living with the disorder.
Common Signs and Symptoms of Bipolar Disorder

Common signs and symptoms you may witness or experience with bipolar disorder are split into two major categories. One is related to mania and the other related to depression.

Symptoms of mania are:

● Feeling unusually upbeat, on top of the world, or indestructible
● Increased energy
● Feelings of irritation
● Easily distracted
● Poor or reckless decision-making
● Racing thoughts
● Significant decrease in sleep
● Reckless behavior such as sexual behavior, gambling, spending sprees, or substance abuse
● Delusions or hallucinations

Symptoms of depression may be:

● Feelings of emptiness, worthlessness, or hopelessness
● Fatigue or loss of energy
● Decreased ability to concentrate
● Thoughts or plans of suicide
● Irritability
● Self-doubt
● Too much or too little sleep
● Change in appetite
● Wanting to isolate and pull away from friends and family (or people in general)
● Talking slowly


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