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Red Flags: Warning Signs of Mania From Kimberly Read & Marcia Purse , Your Guide to Bipolar Disorder . Stay up to date! Bipolar Basics by Kimberly Read There are a number of warning signs of manic episodes, red flags as many call them, of which we should be aware. By learning these early indicators, red flags will go up before a loved one rockets into a manic spree, before you slide into depression, before a friend actually attempts suicide. In this article, the first in a four-part series, we look at some of the common red flags for mania and hypomania. Part II looks at depression flags; Part III , the warning flags for Suicide; and Part IV , the early signs of childhood-onset bipolar disorder (COBPD). These symptoms are organized into broad categories for easier reference; this list of symptoms is gathered from personal experience as well as the resources listed elsewhere on this page. Increased energy Decreased sleep Little fatigue An increase in activities Restlessness Speech ...