3.1 Describe the feelings an individual may have when experiencing bipolar disorder

Qualification: NCFE CACHE Level 2 Certificate in Awareness of Mental Health Problems
Unit: Unit 07 Understanding bipolar disorder
Learning outcome: 3 Understand how bipolar disorder can affect the individual and others
Assessment criteria: 3.1. Describe the feelings an individual may have when experiencing bipolar disorder

• An individual with bipolar may feel extremely happy and energetic one moment and then severely depressed and tired another.
• It can cause an individual to be impulsive and make decisions they later regret.
• They may feel constantly angry and restless.
• Feelings of low self-worth and self-esteem may arise.