You may feel very creative and view the manic phase of bipolar as a positive experience.īut you may also experience symptoms of psychosis, where you see or hear things that are not there or become convinced of things that are not true. spend large amounts of money on things you cannot afford and would not normally want.have lots of energy, ambitious plans and ideas.Or visit the Samaritans website or email Maniaĭuring a manic phase of bipolar disorder, you may: You can talk to them 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. If you want to talk to someone confidentially, call the Samaritans free on 116 123. You can call 111 or get help from 111 online. You could also get help from NHS 111 if you're not sure what to do or if you cannot speak to your local NHS urgent mental health helpline.
If you're feeling very depressed, contact a GP, your care co-ordinator or speak to a local mental health crisis team as soon as possible.įind a local NHS urgent mental health helpline If you're feeling suicidal, call 999 or go to your nearest A&E department as soon as possible. You may initially be diagnosed with clinical depression before you have a manic episode, after which you may be diagnosed with bipolar disorder.ĭuring an episode of depression, you may have overwhelming feelings of worthlessness, which can potentially lead to thoughts of suicide. Unlike simple mood swings, each extreme episode of bipolar disorder can last for several weeks (or even longer). Symptoms of bipolar disorder depend on which mood you're experiencing.
mania – feeling very high and overactive.depression – feeling very low and lethargic.People with bipolar disorder have episodes of: Bipolar disorder is a mental health condition that affects your moods, which can swing from 1 extreme to another.
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