Chances are if you’re reading this article, you think you or your loved one is bipolar. One can only know for sure if they have bipolar disorder by seeing a licensed medical professional. While awaiting medical help, you can view this list to see if you have some of the common bipolar symptoms.
Five signs that you may have bipolar disorder, also known as manic depression:
1. Experiencing mood swings. Mood swings are the most common symptom of bipolar disorder as it is known as a mood disorder. If you have mood swings going from down to happy and back again frequently, you could have bipolar disorder.
2. Having suicidal thoughts. If you have suicidal thoughts, you could be suffering from the depression side of bipolar disorder. If you have other symptoms as well as suicidal thoughts at times, you could have bipolar disorder.
3. Racing thoughts. In the midst of bipolar mania, racing thoughts are common. If you’re feeling restless and as though you can’t concentrate because your mind is racing, this could be a sign that you have manic depression.
4. Acting impulsively. Another symptom of bipolar mania is acting impulsively and without thinking things through. If you get more impulsive at times, sometimes to your detriment, you could be bipolar.
5. Lose of interest. When a person has bipolar depression, they sometimes lose interest in things they were once excited about. This includes hobbies, sex and relationships. If you find yourself in this situation without much explanation, consider talking with a doctor for a diagnosis.
After you’ve read these five signs, you may find that most of them fit what you’re experiencing. I would like to reiterate that the best way to know you have manic depression is to see a qualified therapist.
