Bipolar Disorder: Signs

Bipolar disorder (or BAD in psychiatry) is an acronym that stands for “bipolar affective disorder.”

This is a mental illness that is characterized by periodic episodes of elevated mood (mania or hypomania) and episodes of depression, which may alternate with each other.

What causes bipolar disorder

The causes of this disease are unknown, but the manifestation of its symptoms can be caused by stress, overexertion, and various diseases.

However, by isolating a person from the influence of these factors, it is impossible to get rid of the problem; you need to seek help from a psychotherapist.

What are the characteristics of bipolar disorder

Bipolar disorder is accompanied by severe emotional swings.

High and low moods are accompanied by significant changes in a person’s activity, energy, need for sleep, and behavior.

Each episode of mood swing is very different from a person's usual mood and behavior.

Depressed mood, such as feeling sad, empty, hopeless, or tearful (in children and teens, depressed mood may manifest as irritability) A pronounced loss of interest or a feeling of displeasure in all (or almost all) activities.

Antidepressants and mood stabilizers are common treatments for bipolar disorder, but one of the side effects in women is weight gain.

You may gain weight while taking these medications because of the way your body processes them or because the medications increase your appetite.

Previously, we told you how to manage everything.

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• 9 January 2024

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