10 Common Symptoms of Bipolar Disorder

Symptom 6: Substance abuse

Even though a lot of us cheer ourselves with an occasional drink or two, however, a patient suffering from bipolar disorder seeks refuge in the fantastical world of drugs and alcohol. They are prone to getting habitual with dreadful activities that can pose serious life-threatening consequences/. During the time of mild discomfort and irritation, they drift towards substances that ultimately intoxicate them and squeeze them away from reality. Usage of drugs as a defense mechanism against the reality of life is an active symptom of bipolar disorder.

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