Diagnosis/Symptoms Bipolar Disorder - Signs and Symptoms (National Mental Health Association) Dual Diagnosis and Recovery (Depression and Bipolar Support Alliance) - Large PDF file
Though manic symptoms tend to receive more attention, bipolar depression occurs more often, is more disruptive to the person's life and is associated with greater risk of suicide
The bipolar depression group also reported significantly more disruption in work, social and family functioning, and significantly more symptom days versus those with unipolar ...