Question 1

is lying a symptom that can be explained by bipolar disorder?

Accepted Answer

It is a strategy: Lying is a strategy for many people. We lie to protect ourselves & to gain rewards. We lie when to tell a truth is difficult . People without any mental illness might lie at times for those reasons. With any mental disorder there can be more reasons to feel a need to lie. Bipolar disorder is often so difficult for the suffer to deal with that lying can happen a lot. Strategy, not symptom - right?

Question 2

can a symptom of bipolar disorder be cheating without regret?

Accepted Answer

Part of manic phase.: A symptom like that can accompany the bravado of the manic phase of bipolar disorder.

Question 3

is light sensitivity a typical symptom of bipolar disorder?

Accepted Answer

Sensitive to light: Sensitivity to light can be due to the following: headache, migraine, inflammation of the eye (iritis, uveitis), rarely tumors.
See your eyemd to be examined under the microscope to be sure it is not inflammation in the eye. Best of luck.

Question 4

are irrational fears a symptom of bipolar disorder or is that just an anxiety disorder?

Accepted Answer

Bipolar disorder: can express itself in irrational thinking and fears.  Phobic disorder has one or more irrational fears as part of it but the person usually understands at some level that the fear is irrational.  Please see a mental health professional for more complete clarification and support.  Peace and good health.

Question 5

i have bipolar disorder and already take bupropion. are there any mood stabilizers that have weight loss as a symptom?

Accepted Answer

As above : Mood  stabilizer  can increase weight however . There r few that less likely to do that .  Discuss with u provider. Good luck.

Question 6

what are common symptoms of bipolar disorder?

Accepted Answer

Sleeplessness racing: The presence of a "manic" episode in the context of an indiviudal who has suffered major depression. Bipolar may be being overdiagnosed at present - context of sleeplessess, racing thoughts, shopping sprees, taking on multiple projects, impulsivenes, feeligns of invincability etc are important.  Bipolar ii is even looser, as the duration fo symptoms required is shorter.  Get good psych evaluation.

Question 7

which symptoms of bipolar disorder are most common?

Accepted Answer

Signs: In bipolar i there has to have been at least one manic episode in one's life. During a manic episode one may have extreme elevated mood, irritability, decreased need for sleep, a lot of energy, impulsive/reckless behavior, hypersexuality and rapid speech. In severe episodes they may have psychosis. The person can then cycle into periods of depression. The frequency of these cycles can vary.

Question 8

what are some typical symptoms of bipolar disorder?

Accepted Answer

Symptoms: In bipolar i there has to have been at least one manic episode in one's life. During a manic episode one may have extreme elevated mood, irritability, decreased need for sleep, a lot of energy, impulsive/reckless behavior, hypersexuality and rapid speech. In severe episodes they may have psychosis.The person can then cycle into periods of depression.The frequency of these cycles can vary. See image.

Question 9

what are the usual symptoms of bipolar disorder in children?

Accepted Answer

BIPOLAR DISORDER: Manic depressive personality sometimes child is sad alternates with elation lasting for a few months.Stressful life events or other psychosocial  factors may precede  mood changes.

Question 10

help? i believe i may have bipolar disorder ii. symptoms pls?

Accepted Answer

Possible symptoms:: Hypomania: 1 may show  aggression, agitation, v judgment ; impulse control, distractability, rapid thoughts ; speech, ^ libido, v sleep, spending sprees, high risk behaviors, elation, ^ physical activity. When depressed 1 may have low mood, v energy level, v concentration, amotivation, ^ or v sleeping, ^ or v in appetite, poor self esteem, feelings of hopelessness or helplessness or lack of joy.

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