Bipolar disorder - depressed

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Bipolar disorder - depressed

Depression in bipolar disorder; Manic-depressive disorder - depressed phase

Some of the symptoms that characterize the depressive phase:

• Loss of self-esteem
• Withdrawal
• Helplessness
• Fatigue
• Inability to feel pleasure
• Difficulty concentrating or making decisions
• Loss of appetite or increased appetite
• Insomnia or hypersomnia
• Suicidal thoughts

• Increase in goal directed activities
• Flight of ideas or racing thoughts
• Inflated self-esteem
• Decreased need for sleep
• Talkativeness

A history of mood swings, and an observation of current behavior and mood are important in the diagnosis of this disorder. It is important to know if there is a family history of manic-depressive illness.

A physical examination, a history of medical problems, and current medications are important to rule out other potential causes of the symptoms.

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