Some of the major symptoms of Bipolar Disorder include:

• Explosive Temper (can last several hours)
• Irritability
• Oppositional Behavior
• Mood Swings
• Distractibility
• Hyperactivity (Mania)
• Impulsiveness
• Giddiness or Silliness
• Racing Thoughts
• Aggressive Behavior
• Grandiosity
• Depression
• Lethargy
• Low Self-Esteem
• Social Anxiety
• Hypersensitivity (to both environmental and emotional triggers)
• Difficulty Waking Up

If you feel that you or a loved one may be experiencing symptoms of bipolar disorder, please speak with your physician.

For more information on Bipolar Disorder, see Bipolar at Health Central

Sources:

Understanding Bipolar Disorder, 2006, Health Central

Bipolar Disorder, 2007, National Institute of Mental Health