@therapyjessaofficial: How Bipolar Highs and Lows Are Ditterent: These highs and lows are much more serious and can have drastic consequences on your everyday life. !! ! plz mute to read instead of pause- it helps the video go to more people! During high periods, better known as mania, you'll feel so happy that you won't know what to do with yourself. Unfortunately, this can often switch to irritability at the drop of a hat. You'll bave a ton of extra energyor meaning you won't need to sleep or eat as much. Racing thoughts are also common, as is distractibility since you can't stay focused on one thing for too long. But perhaps the biggest trademark of a bipolar : is the lack of judgment. — You won't be able to see the consequences of your actions, meaning you You won't be able to see the consequences of your actions, meaning you make risky or dangerous choices that can harm you in both the short and long term. Mania that lasts for a week or more may be classified as bipolar disorder. If it's shorter than that, you may have what's called hypomania — a less severe version of mania, but still more potent than what we'd consider one of life's normal highs. Typically, after experiencing mania, people with bipolar disorder then experience a period of depression. This period may last for weeks or months. Symptoms will be similar to those of major depression and can include things like # a loss of energy not enjoying your favorite hobbies anymore, having trouble concentrating. It's also common to have a lower sex drive and need a lot more sleep than usual. Again, this isn't just being sad. You'll feel so low that you might struggle to get out of bed in the morning. Life will seem pointless, and nothing will make you happy at all. You may even have trouble sleeping, feeling hungry, or talking with others you may get fired from yourjob for poor pertormance or lose touch with your friends because you've become so isolated If you're still not sure if your symptoms could be bipolar disorder, your next step should be consulting with a medical professional for a diagnosis. Even if you meet every symptom of bipolar disorder, you'll need to consult a medical professional to verify. Medically reviewed by Susan Vachon, PA-C// #bipolar #MentalHealth #therapy Written by Nurx

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