Depression
- Prolonged sadness; unexplained crying spells
- Significant changes in appetite and sleep patterns
- Unexplained aches and pains
- Irritability, anger, agitation, anxiety
- Pessimism, indifference, worry
- Loss of energy, persistent exhaustion
- Feelings of guilt, worthlessness and/or hopelessness; social withdrawal
- Inability to concentrate, indecisiveness
- Inability to take pleasure in former interests
- Excessive consumption of alcohol or use of chemical substances
- Recurring thoughts of death or suicide (This symptom alone indicates the person should see a doctor - regardless of any other symptoms.)
Mania
- Increased physical and mental activity
- Exaggerated optimism and self-confidence
- Grandiose thoughts, inflated sense of self-importance; increased energy
- Excessive irritability, aggressive behavior
- Decreased need for sleep without feeling tired
- Racing speech, racing thoughts
- Reckless behavior such as spending sprees, impulsive decisions, erratic driving and sexual indiscretions; impulsiveness, poor judgment
- In severe cases, delusions and hallucinations
- Denial that anything is wrong