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Bipolar disorder is a mood disorder that is made up of two ends of the mood spectrum: depression and mania. Most everyone is aware of feelings of depression – despair, guilt, unworthiness, lethargy, thoughts of death and suicide, but not as many people are aware of what bipolar mania feels like. With bipolar disorder, there are two different types of mania that someone may experience: mania and hypomania. Mania is level of euphoria that is experienced by people who are diagnosed with Bipolar I, while hypomania is a less intense form of mania that people with Bipolar II experience. But, what are the true symptoms of bipolar mania ? Most everyone knows, or has an idea about, how it feels to be depressed. They might feel lethargic, unproductive, uninterested in activities they previously enjoyed, anxious, irritable, etc. Bipolar mania, on the other hand, is when the individual feels euphoric. In fact, it might feel like the best good mood of their life. When experiencing bipolar mania, ...

What is bipolar? Bipolar disorder affects 5.7 million adults in the United States, which accounts for about 2.6% of the adult population. The average age onset of the disease is 25 years, but it can begin as early as childhood and as late as 40’s and 50’s. Women and men suffer from the disorder equally, and it is found among all races, and all social and ethnic classes. The Symptoms of Bipolar Disorder An individual suffering from bipolar disorder will experience extreme mood shifts. These shifts are: depression and mania. Depression Symptoms include: Feeling anxious Feelings of emptiness, unworthiness, guilt Inability to experience pleasure No longer interested in social activities with friends and family Inability to sleep – or sleeping too much Eating too much or too little, resulting in weight loss or weight gain Inability to focus and concentrate Thoughts of suicide and death Mania Symptoms include: Euphoria Extremely high energy Impatience and irritability Racing thoughts Need ...

Bipolar disorder is a mood disorder that affects 5.7 million people in the United States. People suffering from this mental illness experience both symptoms of depression and symptoms of mania, which is where the alternate term “manic depression” came from with relation to bipolar disorder. While many people might realize that bipolar mania is accompanied with a feeling of high energy, euphoria, and being easily destructible, they might not realize the symptoms of depression . 7 Surprising Symptoms of Depression in Bipolar Disorder When an individual is suffering from bipolar disorder, when they are in a depressive state, they often feel an inability to experience pleasure. This can be in regards to activities they usually enjoy, spending time with friends and family, and any other pleasure they usually enjoyed in life. The bipolar depression can manifest itself by making the individual feel mentally and physically sluggish. Lacking focus and decisiveness, an inability to...

There are several types of bipolar disorder, and these include bipolar I, bipolar 2, cyclothymic disorder, other specified bipolar, rapid cycling, with psychotic features, with mixed features, and with anxious distress. Many people are curious as to the differences between Bipolar 1 and Bipolar 2. Bipolar 1 This type of manic depressive disorder is a mental illness in which the individual is known to have at least one manic episode in their lifetime. Mania is described as a period of time in which the person felt extreme high energy, an elevated mood, and is also accompanied by unusual behavior that disrupted their life in some way. Many people with bipolar I disorder suffer from episodes of depression, as well. And this is what gave rise to the term, ‘Manic depression’ because bipolar disorder is a mental illness in which both mania and depression are experienced. Most everyone is susceptible to developing bipolar disorder; however, a genetic predisposition makes the risk even ...

What is Bipolar Disorder? With 5.7 million Americans suffering from bipolar disorder, it’s important for everyone to be educated as to the symptoms and signs of this mood irregularity. Through the years, doctors and mental health specialists have reached new heights in successfully diagnosing the disease, as in the past it was often confused with schizophrenia and depression. Now, there is a specific set of steps that doctors take when they administer a bipolar test to their patients. Bipolar disorder is a disruptive mood disorder that causes the individual to experience both emotional highs and lows. The lows are known as depression, and the highs are known as euphoria. These mood swings vary in frequency and length depending on the individual and their own diagnosis, and a bipolar test does not involve things like blood tests or lab work. Steps in Diagnosis First, the patient is given a comprehensive physical examination. This is to rule out any other type of physical issue that co...

People who suffer from bipolar can educate themselves through many thoughtfully-written articles at BPHope.com. This online magazine is dedicated to helping people with depression or bipolar disorder, and in so doing they offer their readers articles written by authorities in the medical field, celebrities with these mood disorders, as well as first-hand accounts of people who struggle daily with these illnesses. Are you one of the many people who just isn’t sure of the difference between bipolar or depression? Granted, they do have their similarities, however, they are different disorders altogether. What is Depression? Globally, one out of every twenty people suffers from depression. It is a leading cause of non-productivity and disability, and more women than men suffer from it. Some authorities, however, believe this statistic is equal, and that women seek help more often than their male counterparts due to cultural bias against men and depression. Generally, depression man...

Although it might seem like you are powerless to overcome your depression or bipolar, this is simply not the case. There are a number of ways you can treat your disorder yourself, with positive results and fewer episodes. It’s a matter of acceptance, consistency, and developing good coping skills. At BPHope.com, you’ll find a number of articles written about the symptoms of bipolar , as well as overcoming depression or bipolar, and living in harmony with the people in your life. Here are some self-help tips to overcome depression or bipolar: Know your triggers. The best way to keep an episode to a minimum is by recognizing the triggers and warning signs that precede it. What are the triggers that are most likely to cause a bipolar episode? Things like lack of sleep, money problems, arguments, problems at work or school, changes in the season, and stress. Be your own best advocate. This means researching everything you can about bipolar disorder, and talking with your treatment provide...