ARE YOU EXPERIENCING CHANGES IN MOODS FREQUENTLY?

If yes, maybe you are dealing with mood swings.Is it extreme? then you maybe suffering from bipolar disorder ,also known as manic depression. Bipolar depression is a kind of mental disorder,which causes periods of depression and abnormal mood elevation.

Here,elevated mood is known as manic or hypomanic depending on the severity.

Despite with mood extremes people with bipolar disorder, often fail to recognize it as a disorder.

There are 4 types of bipolar disorder.

• Bipolar 1 disorder: defined by manic episodes that last at least 7 days,or by manic symptoms,that are so severe,that the person needs immediate hospital care.
• Bipolar 2 disorder : experiencing by a pattern of depressive episodes and hypomanic episodes.
• Cyclothymic disorder: defined by numerous period of hypomanic symptoms and as well numerous periods of depressive symptoms lasting for at least 2 years.
• Other : defined by bipolar symptoms that do not match the three categories listed above.

MEN: Extremely elated happy mood or an extremely irritable,angry,unpleasant mood.increased physical and mental activity and energy.

WOMEN: Extreme euphoria, sadness, energy, hopelessness (depression).

CHILDREN: Separation anxiety,explosive temper tantrums,marked irritability,distractibility,frequent mood swings,hyperactivity,less need for sleep,aggressive behaviour,depressed mood,low self-esteem,night terrors ,rapid speech,risk taking behaviors.

When to consult a doctor?

If you have any symptoms of depression or manic consult our mindsight professional of excellence.
Bipolar disorder doesn’t get better on its own.