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Copyright © 1999–2013 <strong>DBSA</strong> <strong>San</strong> <strong>Diego</strong>. All rights reserved. Created for <strong>DBSA</strong> <strong>San</strong> <strong>Diego</strong> by Joe Freeman
Depression <strong>and</strong> Bipolar Support Alliance<br />
Symptoms of Depression <strong>and</strong> Mania<br />
Symptoms of Depression<br />
# Prolonged sadness or unexplained crying spells<br />
# Significant changes in appetite <strong>and</strong> sleep patterns<br />
# Irritability, anger, worry, agitation, anxiety<br />
# Pessimism, indifference<br />
# Loss of energy, persistent lethargy<br />
# Feelings of guilt, worthlessness<br />
# Inability to concentrate, indecisiveness<br />
# Inability to take pleasure in former interests, social withdrawal<br />
# Unexplained aches <strong>and</strong> pains<br />
# Recurring thoughts of death or suicide<br />
Symptoms of Mania<br />
# Increased physical <strong>and</strong> mental activity <strong>and</strong> energy<br />
# Heightened mood, exaggerated optimism <strong>and</strong> self-confidence<br />
# Excessive irritability, aggressive behavior<br />
# Decreased need for sleep without experiencing fatigue<br />
# Gr<strong>and</strong>iose delusions, inflated sense of self-importance<br />
# Racing speech, racing thoughts, flight of ideas<br />
# Impulsiveness, poor judgment, distractibility<br />
# Reckless behavior<br />
# In the most severe cases, delusions <strong>and</strong> hallucinations<br />
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