Bipolar Type: A Closer Look at Schizoaffective Disorder
Schizoaffective disorder, in its bipolar type, is characterized by periods of mania and occasionally major depression. During manic episodes, individuals experience heightened or unusually irritable states. Some specific symptoms of a manic episode may include an inflated self-esteem, increased talkativeness, decreased need for sleep, and an intensified drive towards goal-directed activities.
Depressive Type
Depressive type is one of the two types of schizoaffective disorder, the other being bipolar type. When someone with schizoaffective disorder is in a depressive state, they often feel overwhelming sadness and a sense of emptiness. The specific symptoms and their intensity can differ from person to person, and not everyone will experience all of the signs associated with this type. The main characteristic of the depressive type is the occurrence of major depressive episodes. It is worth noting that the bipolar type of schizoaffective disorder can consist of manic episodes either with or without accompanying depressive episodes.