R a c i n g T h o u g h t s D e c r e a s e d n e e d f o r s l
e e p R a p i d S p e e c h A g i t a t i o n o r I r r i t a t i o
n E x t r e m e O p t i m i s m Careless use of drugs and alcohol E
u p h o r i a S p e n d i n g s p r e e s o r u n w i s e f i n a n
c i a l d e c i s i o n s I n a b i l i t y t o c o n c e n t r a t
e D e l u s i o n s o r b r e a k s f r o m r e a l i t y
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Relationships can be tough. With the mania, money can be
overspent and savings lost. Abuse within the relationship and with
drugs is common in the mania phase
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Victims of Bipolar Disorder live for the mania. The nonstop
happiness makes the whole disorder worth it for them.
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This doesnt last though.
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The Higher You Fly The Lower You FALL
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depression
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depression: sadness hopelessness anxiety suicidal thoughts or
behaviors guilt Low or decreased appetite fatigue Loss of interest
in daily activities sleep problems
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Depression in relationships is just as bad as mania. The
withdrawn and shell like person that use to be your spouse is
infuriating. This is why 2/3 of bipolar marriages fail.
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The depression is the bad side of the disorder. The depression
can feel worse than the normal depression because the mania is also
felt. This can be part of the reason Bipolar Disorder is the sixth
leading cause of disability internationally
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This doesnt last though.....
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Soon enough..
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MANIA again
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Racing Thoughts Decreased need for sleep Rapid Speech Agitation
or Irritation Extreme Optimism Careless use of drugs and alcohol
Euphori a Spending sprees or unwise financial decisions Inability
to concentrat e Delusions or breaks from reality
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And back
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Down to
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depression again
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depression: sadness hopelessness anxiety suicidal thoughts or
behaviors guilt Low or decreased appetite fatigue Loss of interest
in daily activities sleep problems
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The constant changing of moods can lead to a number of
effects
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Self Medicating
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Drug Abuse:
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Domestic violence:
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cutting
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And Suicide:
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And worst of all The cause is still unknown
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There are theories.. But that is all
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Heredity:
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Brain Imbalances:
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Hormones:
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Environment:
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Why should YOU care???
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Because bipolar disorder Is affecting More and more Children
and teens DAILY
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Either because of a family member is a victim A friend Or
themselves
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A child dealing with problems more than most adults can
handle..
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That person can be the person sitting next to you
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Your lab partner
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Or Your Best Friend
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But you can help. You can educate yourself about this disorder.
Learn more about Bipolar Disorder and how you can help at
www.dbsalliance.org www.dbsalliance.org