Fast Five Quiz: Bipolar Disorder With Agitation

In major depressive episodes, the person experiences five or more of the following symptoms, with at least one of the symptoms being either a depressed mood or a loss of pleasure or interest:

• Significant weight loss or gain or significant loss or increase in appetite

• Hypersomnia or insomnia

• Psychomotor retardation or agitation

• Loss of energy or fatigue

• Feelings of worthlessness or excessive guilt

• Decreased concentration ability or marked indecisiveness

• Preoccupation with death or suicide; patient has a plan or has attempted suicide

Learn more about the depressive state of bipolar disorder.

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Cite this: W. Clay Jackson. Fast Five Quiz: Bipolar Disorder With Agitation - Medscape - Nov 16, 2021.