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Bipolar disorder or manic-depressive illness refers
to a pattern of recurrent mood swings. Behaviors that involve
hyper arousal and motivation for acting
towards goals that are not well thought out may result in
damages
to oneself or others but are driven by a near intoxicating feeling
of “ have to “ do this. This impulsivity may result in
promiscuity, spending sprees, injuries, etc. In contrast to these
episodes are cycles where loss of motivation may be so profound
that life feels empty and extended periods are spent in bed,
missing work, missing activity with family and friends. Moods of
intense anger or irritability may build up to rages that may ruin
marriages and families. Sleep may become impossible with insomnia
experienced along with racing thoughts keeping one awake for
hours. Alternatively, sleep may become an escape or extensive for
more than half the day.
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