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What Causes Lack Of Interest And Drowsiness?

Hello. I have bipolar disorder. For the last week, I felt increased enjoyment from everything. Video games, reading, going on long walks with my dog, I was more outgoing, social, funny, etc. The thing is I ve been sleeping more. Like 10-12 hours a night, but feeling great and full of energy. I don t need coffee. That feeling has ended and I have less interest in things I used to enjoy more, less social, etc. But my sleeping went back to 8 hours a night. I don t understand it if manic episodes are supposed to make you sleep less. I have been taking the same medications for the past 4 months, nothing has changed.
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Hello and Welcome to ‘Ask A Doctor’ service. I have reviewed your query and here is my advice.

The symptoms you are explaining is typical bi-polar disorder symptoms. hyper activity episodes are followed by episodes which are more depressive and that are what you are experiencing. work with your psychiatrist for treatment and cure.

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What Causes Lack Of Interest And Drowsiness?

Hello and Welcome to ‘Ask A Doctor’ service. I have reviewed your query and here is my advice. The symptoms you are explaining is typical bi-polar disorder symptoms. hyper activity episodes are followed by episodes which are more depressive and that are what you are experiencing. work with your psychiatrist for treatment and cure. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.