10 Bipolar Disorder Symptoms
10. Suicidal Ideation
Suicidal ideation can be described as having intrusive thoughts about committing suicide. It can go from thinking about it, to actually planning ways to do it. Not all people that have suicidal thoughts are going to attempt suicide, but sadly, come do. Therefore, it is important to seek medical attention as soon as possible in order to get the help required.
Suicidal ideation is one of the clinical features that characterize depressive states. Depressed people tend to have low energy levels that keep them from actually attempting suicide, but patients with bipolar disorder fluctuate between episodes of depressed mood and euphoria. During the manic episodes, their energy level rises and if the person is not in a good state of mental health, they might end up hurting themselves.
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