Overview Of Bipolar Disorder Symptoms

Depressed Mood

As mentioned, a major symptom of bipolar disorder is a depressed mood that lasts a minimum of two weeks. However, this is not always necessary to receive a diagnosis of bipolar 1 disorder. Of course, it is rare to get a diagnosis without one. The consequences of mania are often the trigger for the depressed mood. For instance, maxing out one's credit card often has lasting impacts. It often makes patients struggle financially, which is a major depression trigger.

Bipolar disorder patients experience more signs of depression beyond their mood. They also lack interest in regular activities, feel hopeless, and experience persistent low self-esteem! Depression often hits harder after mania. The result is a higher risk of suicide. Of course, patients can also deal with a mixed state. This means their depressed mood mixes with mania symptoms! The state is incredibly dangerous. Patients in one are at a seventy-one percent higher suicide risk!

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