Symptoms of a Manic Episode (source: NIMH) | Symptoms of a Depressive Episode (source: NIMH) | ||
Feeling very up, high, elated, or extremely, irritable or touchy | Feeling very down or sad, or anxious | ||
Feeling jumpy or wired, more active than usual | Feeling slowed down or restless | ||
Racing thoughts | Trouble concentrating or making decisions | ||
Decreased need for sleep | Talking very slowly, feeling like you have nothing to day, or forgetting a lot | ||
Talking fast about a lot of different things (“flight of ideas”) | Lack of interest in almost all activities | ||
Excessive appetite for food, drinking, sex, or other pleasurable activities | Unable to do even simple things | ||
Thinking you can do a lot of things at once without getting tired | Feeling hopeless or worthless, or thinking about death or suicide | ||
Feeling like you are unusually important, talented, or powerful | Trouble falling asleep, waking up too early, or sleeping too much | ||
(Source Below: BASC) | (Source Below: BASC) | ||
Due to a decreased need for sleep, this episode is often called “crash and burn” | Never leave your loved one alone during a depression episode | ||
This is not the time to engage your loved one in a confrontation. Simply, listen and stay calm. | If needed, call the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline at 1-800-273-8255 | ||
Have your local Crisis Services information on hand in case of an emergency (register your loved one in their system beforehand). The goal is hospitalization as opposed to incarceration. | Have Crisis Services information on hand in case of an emergency (register your loved one in their system beforehand) | ||
You may want to be proactive in informing the local law enforcement community about your condition | You may want to be proactive in informing the local law enforcement community about your condition | ||
Avoid social media during these times | Avoid social media during these times |