What Are the Symptoms of Bipolar I Disorder?
During a manic episode in someone with bipolar disorder, elevated mood can manifest itself as either euphoria (feeling "high") or as irritability.
Abnormal behavior during manic episodes includes:
•Flying suddenly from one idea to the next
•Rapid, "pressured," and loud speech
•Increased energy, with hyperactivity and a decreased need for sleep
•Inflated self-image
•Excessive spending
•Hypersexuality
•Substance abuse