Manic Depressive Symptoms

Manic depression, now called bipolar disorder, is a chronic mental illness that involves severe changes in mood. People who are manic depressive suffer from periods of extremely elevated mood, called periods of mania or being manic, followed by a period where their mood is normalized. People who are manic depressive are usually prescribed medications to help stabilize mood and undergo psychiatric treatment to further help treat the illness.

Pessimism

• Always being pessimistic or feeling hopeless can be a sign of manic depression.

Mood

• Constantly feeling irritable, angry or sad is a symptom of being manic depressive. Restlessness, difficulty concentrating, memory trouble and crying spells are also symptoms.

Trouble Sleeping

• Insomnia, oversleeping and persistent waking in the early morning are sleep problems that could indicate manic depression.

Loss of Interest

• People who lose interest in their hobbies and pastimes may be exhibiting a sign of manic depression.

Appetite

• A decreased appetite coupled with weight loss or an increased appetite paired with weight gain can be signs of manic depression.