Extreme irritability is common during the euphoria phase of the disease.
A phase can last anywhere from several days to several months before another mood swing. It usually occurs before the age of 35 and affects 1 percent of the population at some time in their lives. Examples include workplace traumas such as threatened or actual acts of violence and injury or death. It is similar to post- traumatic stress syndrome where people who have experienced a critical event often suffer from acute anxiety, depression and feeling out of control. Dependent personality - Characterized by dependent and submissive behavior.