25 Symptoms And Signs Of Bipolar Disorder

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15. Impulsive Decisions

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Risky behavior and impulsiveness go hand-in-hand, and both are observable in patients going through manic episodes.

Impulsivity is the tendency of a person to engage in unplanned activities without worrying about its consequences. Plainly stated, impulsivity is when a person does or says something without considering how it will affect others, including himself.

All of us have acted impulsively at one time or another. However, the impulses that people with bipolar disorder act on are much stronger, which is why they feel that they have no control over them.