Answer:
There are four types of mood episodes in bipolar disorder: mania, hypomania, depression, and mixed episodes. Each type of bipolar disorder mood episode has a unique set of symptoms.
Common signs and symptoms of mania include:
Feeling unusually “high” and optimistic OR extremely irritable.
Unrealistic, grandiose beliefs about one’s abilities or powers.
Sleeping very little, but feeling extremely energetic.
Talking so rapidly that others can’t keep up.
Racing thoughts; jumping quickly from one idea to the next.
Highly distractible, unable to concentrate.
Impaired judgment and impulsiveness.
Acting recklessly without thinking about the consequences.
Delusions and hallucinations (in severe cases).
