There are many symptoms that a person may experience when they are either in a manic or depressive episode. The symptoms of a manic or hypomanic episode may include things such as a feeling of being high or being in a euphoric state, delusions and high self-importance, extreme energy and creativity, loss of sleep or appetite, rapid thoughts and speech or unrealistic plans and poor concentration. Those with bipolar I may also experience hallucinations. A person in a manic state may also feel out of control, anxious, frustrated or angry. Symptoms of hypomania usually don’t last as long as those of mania. Symptoms of depression a person may experience are things such as low energy and an increased need for sleep as well as physical feelings of
