The symptoms of bipolar disorder include both symptoms of depression and manic behavior. The depression symptoms include sadness, low self esteem, lack of interest in daily life activities, excessive sleep, insomnia, difficulty focusing, inability to concentrate, thoughts of death or suicide, feeling worthless, changes in appetite, aches and pains.
The manic side of this disorder may include such things as boundless energy, grand ideas, feelings of self importance, irrational behavior, no sense of self preservation, difficulty concentrating, fast developing ideas, talking very fast, excessive money spending, alcohol and drug abuse, long periods without sleep, loss of self control, loss of good judgment and a desire to engage in various risky ventures without considering the consequences.Because Bipolar disorder is a very serious and life threatening condition it is best to seek treatment from a qualified medical professional as soon as possible.