Disruptive Mood Dysregulation Disorder is a chronic condition that causes persistent and severe irritability. What may be perceived as a tantrum or temporary crankiness can actually be a serious condition. The guidelines for this disorder were created in an effort to replace childhood bipolar disorder. If you have gone the entirety of your life with undiagnosed bipolar disorder, it can be severely difficult to determine if you have this specific condition. Dealing with bipolar symptoms can be really intimidating and scary, and you should not go through this alone.
During manic episodes, symptoms can include the following:
- No need for sleep
- Impulsive behavior and fast speech
- Decreased appetite
- Lack of concentration
- Heightened irritability
- Weight loss
- Inflated sense of self-importance
Those are examples of what can occur during a manic phase, and the symptoms for a depressed phase has a list that is opposite in action. A depressed phase usually includes feelings of sadness, loss of interest in everyday activities, low self-esteem and negative thoughts. If you or someone close to you is displaying any of these symptoms, contact an experienced counselor today.
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