Selena Gomez says she was ‘misdiagnosed’ before receiving bipolar diagnosis
Manic and hypomanic episodes typically include three or more of the following symptoms:
- Increased activity, energy or agitation
- Feeling too self-confident, or having a distorted sense of well-being
- Needing less sleep than usual
- Speaking quickly or being unusually talkative
- Having racing thoughts or jumping from one topic to the next
- Being easily distracted
- Making poor decisions
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Major depressive episodes include symptoms like feeling sad, empty and hopeless. (iStock)
Major depressive episodes typically include five or more of the following symptoms.
- Feeling depressed, sad, empty, hopeless or tearful
- Having a loss of interest or feeling no pleasure in most activities
- Losing weight when not dieting, or overeating and gaining weight
- Sleeping too much or too little
- Feeling restless or acting slower than usual
- Feeling very tired or losing energy
- Feeling worthless or guilty when unnecessary
- Struggling with thinking or concentrating, leading to an inability to make decisions
- Thinking about, planning or attempting suicide
Formerly called manic depression or “manic-depressive disorder,” bipolar disorder is characterized by dramatic shifts in mood, energy and activity levels. (iStock)
Seeking diagnosis
Mayo Clinic encourages anyone experiencing these symptoms to seek help from a professional.
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Diagnosis can be made through a physical exam and lab testing, as well as mental health assessments and tracking of moods, sleep patterns and other factors.
After diagnosis, Mayo Clinic recommends paying attention to warning signs to prevent episodes. Getting enough sleep, taking medications as directed, and abstaining from drugs and alcohol can also help.
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Fox News Digital reached out to Gomez’s representation and Wondermind for comment.
Angelica Stabile is a lifestyle reporter for Fox News Digital.
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