Bipolar Rough Guide

Physical Symptoms of Bipolar Disorder

Bipolar is a mental illness, but that doesn’t mean we don’t have symptoms that effect our bodies.

These symptoms can be warning signs of a mood episode. It is worth observing and learning what these symptoms are for you and what they mean. Your mood diary is a great place to record and track these symptoms.

The following are the physical symptoms that I experience with bipolar. Yours may be different.

Physical Symptoms of Depression

  • Lethargy
  • Fatigue
  • Exhaustion
  • Sleeping too much
  • Night Sweats
  • Insomnia
  • Heavy limbs – Clumsy
  • Aches and Pains
  • Headache
  • Changes in appetite

Physical Symptoms of Mania & Hypomania

  • Insomnia
  • Not feeling the need to sleep
  • Extra energy – Not feeling tired
  • Muted pain response
  • Hot – Sweating
  • No appetite
  • Restlessness
  • Itchy – Tingly – Crawling skin
  • Unable to keep still – Leg tapping – Jerky movements
  • Rapid Speech
  • Large pupils – Sparkly eyes
  • Clumsiness

What Symptoms Do You Experience? Comment Below

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