Skip to main content
You are here
Signs & Symptoms
Signs and symptoms of Hypomania/Mania
- increased energy, irritability, over activity and grandiose ideas
- impaired sleep patterns or need for less sleep
- erratic, impulsive behaviour, rapid speech, racing thoughts, high sex drive and poor decision making
- psychotic symptoms may accompany severe mania and/or depressive episodes
- other mental health disorders such as anxiety and substance use disorders commonly co-exist in women with bipolar disorder
Signs and Symptoms of Depression
- low and sad mood, decreased energy,
- change in of appetite, sleep disturbance
- lack of motivation and interest
- poor concentration/ memory disturbance
- sense of hopelessness and negative thoughts
- suicidal ideation or plan