What Is Bipolar Disorder Bipolar disorder is characterized by extreme episodes of mood swings, rapid shifts in mood, low self-esteem, and a distorted sense of reality. It has many subtypes, including bipolar I, bipolar II, and cyclothymia. If someone exhibits certain symptoms with each type of bipolar disorder during an episode, they can be diagnosed with any of the subtypes. Symptoms of bipolar disorder and its types In general, however, persons with bipolar I, which includes most common depressive symptoms, typically experience only moderate or few symptoms. A person with major depressive symptoms often experiences depression. In addition to having mild or few clinical features such as depression and anxiety, a person will also experience loss of interest, change of thought, trouble making decision, loss of energy, irritability, restlessness, sleep disturbance, and so on. People diagnosed with bipolar II, which includes most psychotic symptoms, usually experience intense mood...
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