Bipolar Symptoms - Quickly Spot The Symptoms

Bipolar Symptoms are sometimes very difficult to recognise and are often over looked by doctors. If you think you may suffering from bipolar disorder then read on to find out more about common Bipolar Symptoms and what to do if you recognise those symptoms in yourself.

• Types of Bipolar disorder and Bipolar Symptoms: Bipolar disorder is also know as manic depression because is of the manic and depressed states the suffers experience. Three types of bipolar disorder...
  
  
  
  Type 1: This is the most severe form of the disorder, sufferers will experience extreme and extended manic and depressive episodes.
  
  Type 2: Milder and less frequent episodes of mania and depression (women are more likely to suffer from type 2 bipolar as it can sometimes be linked to menstrual cycles and hormonal changes).
  
  Rapid cycling: This can be identified by four or more mood episodes within a 12 month period. Suffers may even experience numerous moods changes in one day.
  


• Common Bipolar Symptoms: You may be suffering from the disorder if you have experienced three of more of the following manic bipolar symptoms for more than two weeks...
  
  
  
  On a high: acting recklessly, spending sprees, getting into arguments, talking quickly, lots of thoughts and ideas, too much to process.
  
  On a low: feelings of helplessness and guilt, inability to concentrate, memory problems, lack of general enthusiasm, a negative/pessimistic outlook, suicidal thoughts or tendencies.
  


• Getting help: If you recognise any of the common Bipolar Symptoms in yourself or someone you know you will need to seek professional help. Once you are diagnosed your doctor will be able to recommend a suitable treatment. Suffers will often be prescribed anti psychotic medication during the periods of mania, and lithium during the depressed period. In some severe cases where medication has not been effective (ECT) Electro Convulsive Therapy may be suggested. Therapy can also produced some excellent results and has helped many suffers deal with and get over bipolar. This disorder can sometimes lead to suicidal tendencies, so it is essential that suffers seek professional help and guidance if they display any number of bipolar symptoms.

Never try to deal with bipolar disorder on your own. If you have experienced any of the common bipolar symptoms get some medical advice asap. If you would like even more information on bipolar and bipolar symptoms click on the links below.