Stimulants in particular can be problematic: The study authors point out that if stimulants are being used or abused, they could mimic symptoms of mania.
These erratic behaviors can be quite challenging for all concerned, especially spouses.
The National Institute of Mental Health estimates that around of adults in the United States experience bipolar disorder at some time.
These mood swings, called episodes of mania and depression, are the classic signs of bipolar disorder.
They will go on shopping sprees, and sometimes realize their wrongdoing and later return their purchases.
A distinct period of abnormally and persistently elevated, expansive or irritable mood, lasting for at least one week or any duration if hospitalization is necessary.