Symptoms
Below are some of the symptoms a person who has depression and/or bipolar disorder may contend with. This list is not all inclusive though and a person may experience other symptoms as well. DBSA Harrisburg members are not trained to make diagnoses nor prescribe treatment for depression or bipolar disorder. Therefore, we suggest that if a person is experiencing the symptoms listed below or other like symptoms, to contact their family doctor or consult with a mental health professional.
Symptoms of Depression
- Prolonged sadness or unexplained crying spells
- Irritability, anger, worry, agitation, and/or anxiety
- Pessimism, indifference
- Loss of energy, persistent lethargy
- Low self-esteem or feelings of worthlessness
- Significant changes in appetite or sleeping patterns
- Thoughts or wishes to end one’s life
Symptoms of Mania
- Heightened mood, exaggerated optimism and self confidence
- Grandiose delusions, inflated sense of self-importance
- Excessive irritability, aggressive behavior
- Decreased need for sleep without fatigue
- Poor judgment, easily distracted
- Racing speech, flight of ideas, impulsiveness
- Reckless behavior such as spending sprees, rash business
decisions, erratic driving, sexual indiscretions
- Psychosis (loss of reality)
Symptoms of Depression
- Prolonged sadness or unexplained crying spells
- Irritability, anger, worry, agitation, and/or anxiety
- Pessimism, indifference
- Loss of energy, persistent lethargy
- Low self-esteem or feelings of worthlessness
- Significant changes in appetite or sleeping patterns
- Thoughts or wishes to end one’s life
Symptoms of Mania
- Heightened mood, exaggerated optimism and self confidence
- Grandiose delusions, inflated sense of self-importance
- Excessive irritability, aggressive behavior
- Decreased need for sleep without fatigue
- Poor judgment, easily distracted
- Racing speech, flight of ideas, impulsiveness
- Reckless behavior such as spending sprees, rash business
decisions, erratic driving, sexual indiscretions
- Psychosis (loss of reality)