What is it?

• Mixed mood swings of manic and depression lasting at least one week

Manic:

• Inflated self-esteem
• Decreased need for sleep
• More talkative, racing thoughts
• Easily distracted
• Excessive actions, high risk activities

Depressive:

• Loss of energy and interest
• Significant weight loss or gain
• Sleep disturbance and/or agitation
• Feelings of worthlessness or guilt
• Diminished ability to think, concentrate and/or focus
• Thoughts of death or suicide 

What does it look like?

• Overly optimistic, registering for too many classes
• Taking on too much responsibility
• Making poor financial decisions, unable to pay for school expenses
• Missing classes and appointments, erratic attendance
• Blaming behavior on medication, i.e.: “it takes my creativity away”

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