what are the symptoms

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Registered: 09-23-2006
what are the symptoms
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Wed, 01-03-2007 - 10:26pm
how can you tell if you have bipolar. I don't know if I have it. Im happy one day and sad the next. Can someone tell me the symptoms. I feel sad at home and at home. I feel lonely at home and at work. My coworkers dont conversate with me and my husband and I arent in speaking terms. I broke down and cried right after work last friday. I feel stupid at work. I just dont know anymore. Maybe im depressed. I tried counseling, but that didnt help.
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Registered: 09-01-2004
Thu, 01-04-2007 - 12:30pm

Here are some common symptoms, for both sides of Bipolar


Depressive symptoms vs manic symptoms






Depressive Symptoms
Manic Symptoms



  • Sadness
  • Excessive crying
  • Loss of pleasure
  • Sleeping too much or too little
  • Low energy
  • Restlessness
  • Difficulty concentrating
  • Irritability
  • Loss of appetite or overeating
  • Feelings of worthlessness and hopelessness
  • Ongoing physical problems that are not caused by physical illness or injury
    (e.g., headaches, digestive problems, pain)
  • Thoughts of death or suicide



  • Inappropriate sense of euphoria (excitement)
  • Reckless behavior
  • Little sleep needed
  • Excessive energy
  • Racing thoughts; talking too much
  • Out of control spending
  • Difficulty concentrating
  • Irritability
  • Abnormally increased activity, including sexual activity
  • Poor judgment
  • Aggressive

Depression is most defintely an aspect of BP and some folks have more problems with one aspect than the other.

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Registered: 09-01-2004
Thu, 01-04-2007 - 4:21pm

For some reason my browser won't let me open the tests themselves, and cutting and pasting the link from the original site didn't work.