Bipolar Disorder Symptoms: Manic & Depressive Episodes Explained

Manic episodes

During manic episodes, people may experience:

* Elevated or expansive mood

* Increased energy and activity

* Racing thoughts

* Flight of ideas

* Decreased need for sleep

* Increased talkativeness

* Impulsive behavior

* Poor judgment

* Grandiosity

* Delusions

* Hallucinations

Depressive episodes

During depressive episodes, people may experience:

* Low mood

* Loss of interest in activities that were once enjoyable

* Significant weight loss or gain

* Sleep disturbances

* Fatigue or low energy

* Feelings of worthlessness or guilt

* Difficulty concentrating

* Thoughts of death or suicide

Mixed episodes

Mixed episodes occur when symptoms of both mania and depression are present at the same time. People may experience: