plays a big part in a bipolar patients life, they have a decreased need for sleep and extreme restlessness (Marilyn 2). A manic person has a different personality from their normal. They act and dress differently to fit their new moods (Childrens Mental 1). It is very dangerous when a person is in a manic state, not only for themselves, but also for others around them. They are very unpredictable people. Bipolar people abuse drugs, such as alcohol, cocaine, and sleeping medications. They also often deny that they are manic because they think that everything is okay with them because they feel so good about themselves (Bipolar Disorder 2). The other side of being Bipolar is the lows that a person has to go through, the depressed part of the disorder. When a Bipolar adult is in the depression stage they can Determining Bipolar Disorder in children is harder then adults because of the mistakes doctors make in their diagnosis.have any or all the symptoms depending one their age, and severity of the disorder (Bipolar Disorder 2). Depression episodes last much longer then manic episodes, they usually last up to a year (Bipolar Affective Disorder 1). Bipolar adults often have feelings of hopelessness, helplessness, and worthlessness. They are very sad, and often cry at the little insignificant things. They are very unstable people and can go from being okay to breaking down into tears. They withdraw from life, they have poor self-image, and feel very guilty about everything. Depressed people have little or no self-esteem, and often have serious weight loss, and eating disorders. They often have a loss of interest in things they used to enjoy such as sex, activities, family, friends, and their jobs (Surveying 4). As well as in the manic stage bipolar adults have insomnia when they are depressed. They are fatigued and it lasts for months at a time. They have serious day time sleepiness, and have a hard time concentrating (Bipolar Affective 2). ...
