Early Warning Signs

Mania/Hypomania

Euphoria
Feelings of superiority
Insomnia
Staying up all night
Compulsive eating
Overambitiousness
Surges of energy
Impatience with others
Inappropriate anger, outbursts of temper
Increased sexual activity
Excessive spending
Inability to keep up with own thoughts
Increased but often unfocused creatvity
Bizarre ideas or thoughts

Depression

Despondency
Low self-esteem
Excessive sleep or insomnia
Staying in bed for long periods
Poor appetite
Inactivity
Low energy level
Frequent frustration
Inability to show affection
Low libido
Self -destructive thoughts or actions
Inability to experience pleasure
Withdrawal
Feelings of boredom