Bipolar Affective
Bipolar Affective Disorder
This disorder is characterized by repeated (i.e. at least two) episodes in which the patient’s mood and activity levels are significantly disturbed, this disturbance consisting on some occasions of an elevation of mood and increased energy and activity (mania or hypomania), and on others of a lowering of mood and decreased energy and activity (depression).
- Reduced concentration and attention.
- Reduced self-esteem and self-confidence.
- Ideas of guilt and unworthiness (even in a mild type of episode).
- Bleak and pessimistic views of the future.
- Ideas or acts of self-harm or suicide.
- Disturbed sleep.
- Diminished appetite.
