Bipolar Diagnostic
|  | | Anxiety | Anxiety is your mind and body’s natural response to events that are threatening. It involves seriously illnesses that causes intense feelings of fear, anxiety, worry or apprehension often associated with specific situations, events or objects.
Common Symptoms of Anxiety
WorryFears.
# Thoughts that don't go away
# Avoidance of people places or things
# CompulsionsRestlessnessAches, pains Rapid heartbeat
# Shortness of breath nausea
# FaintnessDry mouth
# Sweating ShakingDifficulty concentrating | | | Depression | Depression is frequently preceded by set-backs in life, such as bereavement, relationship or financial difficulties, problems at work or medical illness.or experiencing a traumatic event, hormonal changes, altered health habits, the presence of another illness or substance abuse.
Symptoms
# Prolonged sadness or unexplained crying spells
# Insomnia, early-morning awakening, or oversleeping
# Irritability, anger, worry, agitation, anxiety
# Pessimism, indifference
# Loss of energy, persistent lethargy
# Feelings of guilt, worthlessness
# Inability to concentrate, indecisiveness
# Inability to take pleasure in former interests, social withdrawal
# Persistent physical symptoms that do not respond to treatment, such as headaches, digestive disorders, and chronic pain
# Thoughts of death or suicide; suicide attempts. | | | Bipolar | Bipolar disorder, otherwise known as manic depression or bipolar depression, is a relatively common mood disorder thought, energy and behavior. These changes in mood, or "mood swings," can last for hours, days, weeks or months
It usually begins in late adolescence (often appearing as depression during teen years), although it can start in early childhood or later in life. An equal number of men and women develop this illness (men tend to begin with a manic episode, women with a depressive episode), and it is found among all ages, races, ethnic groups and social classes. The illness tends to run in families and appears to have a genetic link. Like depression and other serious illnesses, bipolar disorder can also negatively affect spouses and partners, family members, friends and coworkers.
Symptoms
The "Highs" of Bipolar Disorder: Symptoms of Mania
# Increased physical and mental activity and energy
# Heightened mood, exaggerated optimism inflated self-importance and self-confidence# Overly Excessive irritability, aggressive behavior
# Decreased in sleep ye without experiencing fatigue
# Impulsiveness and reckless behaviour, poor judgment, and high distractibility
# In the most severe cases, delusions and hallucinations
The "Lows" of Bipolar Disorder: Symptoms of Depression
# Prolonged sadness or unexplained crying spells
# Significant changes in appetite and sleep patterns
# Irritability, anger, worry, agitation, anxiety
# Pessimism, indifferenceLoss of energy, persistent lethargy
# Feelings of guilt, worthlessnessInability to concentrate, indecisiveness
# Loss of interest or pleasure in activities once enjoyed, including sex
# Chronic pain or other persistent bodily symptoms that are not caused by physical illness or injury
# Thoughts of death or suicide, or suicide attempts | | | | |
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Bipolar Book
