Reveal Information About The Symptoms Of Bipolar Disorder And Suicide Risk

Many Americans suffer from bipolar disorder symptoms, in some cases, can lead to a significant risk factor for suicide. People who have a high number of depressive episodes, mixed episodes, a history of alcohol or drugs, family history of suicide, or an early onset of bipolar disorder are more likely to attempt suicide.

In fact, people with bipolar disorder symptoms are more likely to attempt suicide than people with depression often. People with bipolar disorder tend to have more lethal suicide attempts that people with depression.

Another name for bipolar disorder is manic depression. Bipolar disorder is thought to be less common than other depressive disorders. People with bipolar disorder have severe high (mania) and lows (depression). Their mood swings are dramatic and rapid, but most often more gradual. A person may have all or some of the symptoms when they are in a depressive phase.

Warning signs that the episode of bipolar depression include:

Feeling hopeless, sad or empty

Excessive crying

Loss of interest in things you used to enjoy

Fatigue or loss of energy

Mental and physical sluggishness

Changes in appetite or weight

Sleeping too much or too little

Difficulty concentrating

Feelings of worthlessness and hopelessness

Thoughts of death or suicide

Warning signs of a bipolar manic episode include:

Inappropriate sense of euphoria (happiness)

Thoughts, talk too much

Extreme irritability

Irresponsible behavior

Abnormal sleep

Excessive energy

Control expenses

Difficulty concentrating

Abnormally increased activity, including sexual activity

Poor Judgement

Aggressive behavior

If you or someone you know or someone who suffers from these symptoms, consult a physician for an accurate diagnosis of mental health.

Now you know how to recognize the symptoms of bipolar disorder, here are the warning signs of a person who is considering suicide:

Talking about death, injury or suicide

Feelings of hopelessness or helplessness

Feelings of worthlessness or a burden to others

Putting your affairs in order and say goodbye

By acting rashly, as if there were "death"

Searching for weapons or pills that could be used to commit suicide