An old issue of the Oprah magazine caught my eyes and I got lost in my own reading land.The article was on bipolar disorder. A good info for me as I have never heard or read on bipolar disorder before. It is also defined as manic-depressive illness. A brain disorder that causes unusual changes in a person's mood, energy, and ability to function and it could be treated only if it is detected and diagnosed. The consequences of bipolar disorder could be failed relationships, marriages, poor school or job performance and even suicide.
Wow, pretty scary don’t you think?
The symptoms of bipolar disorder are as follows:-
- Racing thoughts and talking very fast, jumping from one idea to another.
- Buying things you don’t need
- Spending out of control
- Sleeping less and not missing any bit of it.
- Irritable and you shout too often or get yourself in arguments and fights
- Poor judgment
- Flying off the handle
- Very much into socialising
- Have trouble concentrating and focusing
- Feel too confident of yourself ( more tahn usual)
Most of the time, people do not realize that they are suffering from bipolar disorder. They could be suffering from it for many, many years when finally they are aware of it. It is said to be a long term illness, and it is a relief that it could be treated. I guess it helps if the symptoms or signs are detected at an early stage.
Pretty useful info and somehow disturbing to know that apart from those other depression issues we normally read or see, there are many other forms of mental illnesses. Sad when it robs off a person healthy and normal life?
Point 3 and 4 definitely give me the creeps…
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