Over the next 10 days (well I should say 10ish cuz I probably won't be able to get on EVERYday) I'm going to go over the 10 subtle signs of bipolar disorder and how they relate to me. Should be good therapy right? By the way, I got these signs off health.com. You can read the article here. Each day I'll put down the sign and what the article describes for it. Then how I relate.
The first subtle sign is: Great Mood
Bipolar disorder is characterized by up-and-down episodes of mania and depression. During a manic phase, some patients can have a total break from reality.
But hypomania, which is also a symptom of the disorder, is a high-energy state in which a person feels exuberant but hasn’t lost his or her grip on reality.
“Hypomania can be a pretty enjoyable state, really,” Dr. Bearden says. A person’s mood can be elevated, they may have a lot of energy and creativity, and they may experience euphoria. This is the “up” side of bipolar disorder that some people with the condition actually enjoy—while it lasts.
How I relate: I have plenty of times when I have elated moods. Not just being happy but elated happy. Like the article said it can be quite enjoyable too! Going around very happy is contagious and is fun. Everyone enjoys you when you are happy. You are the life of the party etc. Outgoing, etc. This one I definitely relate to!!
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