Bipolar Disorder is a medical condition which is also known as a depressive disorder. it affects the functions and chemistry 0f brain. it has different results depending on the particular individual who have been affected. the common things in the patients suffering from bipolar disorder is that it is characterized by the periods of manic and depressive episodes. the way these patients act, feel and think all these depends up on the type of bipolar disorder they are suffering from, there brain chemistry, and the gender of patient’s.

Mania Symptoms

The mania episodes of a patient suffering from bipolar disorder shows or have the following symptoms:

• Hyperactivity,
• Lack of concentration,
• Reduced sleep,
• Become more talkative,
• Impulsive actions,
• Racing thoughts,
• Inflated self opinions.

Depression Symptoms

The depressive episodes of bipolar disorder have the following symptoms

• Becomes sad,
• Feels anxious and hopeless, and negative for a significant period of time,
• Lack of concentration and  becomes difficult to remember things,
• Becomes difficult to take decisions,
• Lack of enthusiasm for usual activities,
• Changes in sleeping and eating patterns and suicidal thoughts come to their mind.

Associated Symptoms

According to the U.S. library of medicine and national institute of health, a men suffering from bipolar disorder during manic episodes he will often have problems with and shows signs of substance abuse.

Effects

The symptoms of bipolar disorder such as behavioral patterns and mood swings are often perceived in a wrong way by men, the result of which leads fewer men to pursue  diagnosis and treatment .

Misconceptions

Bipolar disorder occurs frequently in men as it just does in women.

Rapid Cycling

As compared with the women, Rapid cycling bipolar disorder (symptomatically characterized by four or more manic-depressive episodes occurring within one year) is more common in men.