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What is bipolar disorder? Bipolar disorder is a chronic (long-term) condition that involves intense mood changes which disrupt everyday life — from extreme highs to extreme lows. It affects 1 in 50 Australians each year, and often develops for the first time during teenage years or early adulthood. Bipolar disorder tends to affect more women than men. It is sometimes referred to as manic depression. People with bipolar disorder will experience periods of extreme moods at different times: Manic (or hypomanic) episodes — feeling extremely euphoric or high. Hypomania means 'less than mania'. Someone who is experiencing hypomania will have the same symptoms as a manic episode, but they are less severe and generally last for a shorter period of time. During manic episodes, changes in mood are not so severe that they cause problems with functioning at work or socially. Depressive episodes — feeling low, hopeless and extremely sad. If you have bipolar disorder, what you experience during each mood (and for... 更多資訊 What are the symptoms of bipolar disorder? A person with bipolar disorder experiences mood changes that range between manic and depressive episodes. During a manic phase, symptoms may include: feeling high, extremely happy or irritable inflated self-esteem or grandiose ideas increased energy, activity and creativity, along with a reduced need to sleep an increase in task-focused behaviours (such as staying up all night to get things done) racing thoughts and speech (may be expressed as frequently talking over people) jumping from topic to topic being very easily distracted by any stimuli (such as noises or other people) impulsive or risky behaviours with spending, business or sexual activity unrealistic plans, delusions or hallucinations During a depressive phase, symptoms may include: low mood lack of motivation a loss of interest in usual leisure activities or hobbies changes in sleep patterns difficulty concentrating withdrawing from social contact and activities feelings of worthlessness or guilt, which may include... 更多資訊
