Symptoms of being bi-polar?

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Can anyone tell me the symptoms of being bi-polar? My husband thinks he is bi-polar.

Answers:
Symptoms of mania - the "highs" of bipolar disorder

Increased physical and mental activity and energy

Heightened mood, exaggerated optimism and self-confidence

Excessive irritability, aggressive behavior

Decreased need for sleep without experiencing fatigue

Grandiose delusions, inflated sense of self-importance

Racing speech, racing thoughts, flight of ideas

Impulsiveness, poor judgment, distractibility

Reckless behavior

In the most severe cases, delusions and hallucinations

Symptoms of depression - the "lows" of bipolar disorder

Prolonged sadness or unexplained crying spells

Significant changes in appetite and sleep patterns

Irritability, anger, worry, agitation, anxiety

Pessimism, indifference

Loss of energy, persistent lethargy

Feelings of guilt, worthlessness

Inability to concentrate, indecisiveness

Inability to take pleasure in former interests, social withdrawal

Unexplained aches and pains

Recurring thoughts of death or suicide

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Other Answers:
You poor thing.I think the first thing that needs to be addressed is if he drinks or does drugs.

try webmd Intense Mood swings, the person can't control themsleves in what they do. I think it be corrected by diet I believe, I am a health nut.Good Luck

http://www.justbipolar.com/?source=yahoo&OVRAW=bipolar%20symptoms&OVKEY=bipolar%20symptom&OVMTC=standard

depressive,mood swings, being happy and then wanting to be miserable, feeling like ur nothing,angry,..frustrated. alot.but well your husband should probably get a doctor to see if he does,also it's hereditary .
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having extreme mood swings, absolute high highs, absolute low lows, with no middle ground. The highs are refered to as mania and the lows are refered to as depression. To get an absolute diagnosis have see a doctor who will either prescribe or refer him to a psychiatrist.

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