Mood Disorders Support Group of Guelph

 

Rapid unpredictable mood changes or extreme irritability.

 

Grandiosity or inflated self-esteem.

 

Boundless energy, enthusiasm, and need for activity.

 

Feeling like “the life of the party”.

 

Racing thoughts and flights of ideas without logical conclusions.

 

Rapid, loud, disorganized speech.

 

Overspending.

 

Diminished need for sleep.

 

Increased sex drive and indiscretions.

 

Impaired judgment.

 

Over-reaction to stimuli.

 

Risk taking and a feeling of power.

 

Short-tempered, argumentative behavior.

 

Impulsive and erratic behavior.

 

Possible delusional thinking.