Bipolar

12 Frequent Signs That Point to Bipolar Disorder (With Patient Notes)

Read a list of the most common symptoms of bipolar disorder and how they manifested for the writer.

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Have you noticed unusual behavior in a loved one recently? Has there been rapid speech, irritability, or unpredictable behavior? It could be signs of bipolar disorder.

Frequently hard to diagnose, bipolar disorder tends to be a moving target. While a physician only gets a brief look into the life of the patient, it is often up to family and friends to provide the necessary context that can help lead to a proper diagnosis.

What signs should you be looking for?

Throughout this article, I will be sharing my personal experience with mental illness to help increase mental health awareness and show how the symptoms manifested in my life. You can read more of my experiences in the series Surviving Bipolar.

Disclaimer: This post contains my experiences. I am not a mental health professional. If you see signs in yourself or a loved that could signify the presence of bipolar disorder or another mental illness, please seek professional help immediately.