Symptoms of Bipolar Depression

Everyone gets sad every now and then, but sometimes the sadness turns into a blackness that cannot be ignored. When the sadness is uncontrollable and is taking over your life, you might be experiencing symptoms of bipolar depression.

Bipolar disorder is a mood disorder that is caused by an imbalance of chemicals in the brain. This imbalance causes us to have severe mood swings that last for days, weeks or even months. The two moods of bipolar disorder are mania and depression. During a manic phase, you feel inexplicably happy and like you are able to conquer the world. However, during the depressive stage of the cycle, you may feel as though you want to cease to exist.

If you think this might be you, take a look at these symptoms of bipolar disorder and check to see if you identify with more than half the list on a consistent basis. If you do, you may want to visit your doctor for a thorough examination.

Symptoms of Bipolar Depression:

• Decreased Energy – You’ve lost your get up and go and you don’t want to do anything except stay in the bed at home.
• Fatigue – Doing even the smallest tasks wear you out and you become tired from doing hardly anything.
• Lethargy – This is when you become almost catatonic in your state and people have a hard time even getting your attention. You might feel as if you are in a fog and don’t even know where you are.
• Loss in Interest in Anything Fun – You have no interest in pursuing hobbies or anything that you used to think was fun.  Nothing sounds like it would be fun to you anymore.
• Social Withdrawal – You no longer want to be around any of your friends.  When the phone rings, you either take it off the hook, turn it off or simply ignore it.  You may not talk to anyone for days.

If you are experiencing these symptoms of bipolar depression, please seek help.  There are many medications and treatments available that can help you to lead a normal and happy life.

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