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I think I’m bipolar, but i’m not completely sure.
I don’t want to go into detail.
I tried to talk to my mom about it, but she says it’s just hormones.
What exactly does bipolar disorder do to you?
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Don’t guess – it has to be diagnosed by a doctor. Basically, you have wild mood swings that you cannot control. You may be very, very happy and then the next day have very deep depression and not know why you have such mood swings. You can also sleep too much and also be sleep deprived. Your hormones are unregulated and you have trouble listening, concentrating, finishing projects, thoughts. You go from very high highs to very low lows. You are unable to lead a normal life and routine so don’t even think about it. Medicines can regulate your life so that you can have a normal life.
Don’t consider yourself bipolar – it will become a self-fulfilling prophecy. Just think of yourself as growing up with all you have to learn, think about and do to become an adult. That’s probably all it is. And while you’re in the process of growing up you will be moody and that is very normal. Right down, get interested in something, talk to someone you trust very much, get enough rest, lay off alcohol and definitely don’t do drugs or even smoke. Eat healthy and rest & get some exercise and I’m sure you’ll be fine real soon.
In sources I’ll put a link to the symptoms of bipolar disorder – read over them so you can evaluate for yourself whether or not it sounds like you.
If you think you may have the disorder, talk to a psychiatrist as soon as possible so they can diagnose you and begin treatment.
Good luck!
You should look at sites that have questionares. Usually a doc will ask lots of detailed questions to determine level of depression or anxiety.
For me it was years of ups and downs, never being fully diagnosed. It was to the point my family said I should get help. I could not see it myself when I was in an episode. Very hard to live with.
When I did finally get a doc. I ws on many diff meds. And some were good, some bad. Everyone reacts differently.
You cannot diagnose yourself though, really if you think it is that serious you need to see a doc.
I have been diagnosed with bipolar.
Get yourself off to a Dr and get a referral to a Psychiatrist.
These people are trained in knowing how to diagnose you and what medication to give you.
Don’t worry – have a look at the following site.
http://www.blackdoginstitute.org.au
here is a site with symptoms and characteristics of bipolar disorder
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Your mom is probably right. People confuse mood with emotion….. mood affects everything about you. Your energy level, sleep patterns, appetite, emotional response (which emotions you feel and how strongly), your judgment, sexual appetite, etc……. Bipolar is not about being happy one minute then sad the next then mad, that is just having emotions….. The mood swings in Bipolar last a very long time, weeks to months to years and the average Bipolar only swings once or twice a year.
People never never understand the true severity of bipolar disorder. They also do not understand that for an "episode" to be considered Bipolar it has to last all day every day for a week……. That’s the minimum, in reality the episodes last for weeks or months or even years. There are cases where a person can have more than one or two episodes a year but it is really rare. Also you HAVE TO HAVE the mania (or hypomania) for it to be bipolar. Without mania it is just recurring depression.
This is what Bipolar is like for me.
Depression- to tired to get out of bed, shower, brush your teeth….. lie in bed and stare at the ceiling for days at a time, crying a lot, feelings of guilt, and self loathing, may be suicidal but are too tired to even consider planning it, sleep 16 hours a day or more, eating too much or not enough.
Manic – over the moon happy, hypersexual (like masturbating 10 times a day or sleeping with numerous men, strangers, your cousin…….decide you are bi because then there are twice as many people to have sex with, decide you are into BDSM and contract to be someones slave for a week), spending your mortgage money on african violets (or some other useless things), driving your car 120 mph, grandiose thoughts (like thinking you can put a new furnace in your house by yourself, or tearing the sideing of the house because youcan put ip new stuff by yourself with a hammer and a hacksaw), quitting your job because you are buying lottery tickets with your last paycheck and you know you will win…… only sleep 2 or 3 hours a night and feel completely rested, can’t concentrate, racing thoughts (it sounds like 50 people in your head all talking at the same time), talk really fast and loud because your mouth can;t keep up with our mind.
I say let the experts explain it.
These are some great FREE bipolar ebooks. I have downloaded ALL of them and totally love them. You will need a free program called WinRar to extract the ebook from the rar file. Trust me, these are well worth it my brothers and sisters at arms. I hope these ebooks help at least some of you. Let me know what you all think. I’m just trying to help you guys and girls.
Also from the DBSA:
Bipolar Disorder
Bipolar disorder (also known as manic depression) is a treatable illness marked by extreme changes in mood, thought, energy and behavior. It is not a character flaw or a sign of personal weakness. Bipolar disorder is also known as manic depression because a person’s mood can alternate between the "poles" of mania (highs) and depression (lows). These changes in mood, or "mood swings," can last for hours, days, weeks or months.
Nearly six (6) million adult Americans are affected by bipolar disorder. It usually begins in late adolescence (often appearing as depression during the teen years), although it can start in early childhood or later in life. An equal number of men and women develop this illness (men tend to begin with a manic episode, women with a depressive episode), and it is found among all ages, races, ethnic groups, and social classes. The illness tends to run in families and appears to have a genetic link. Like depression and other serious illnesses, bipolar disorder can also negatively affect spouses and partners, family members, friends, and coworkers.
Bipolar disorder differs significantly from clinical depression, although the symptoms for the depressive phase of the illness are similar. Most people who have bipolar disorder talk about experiencing "highs" and "lows"—periods of mania and depression. These swings can be severe, ranging from extreme energy to deep despair. The severity of the mood swings and the way they disrupt normal life activities distinguish bipolar mood episodes from ordinary mood changes.
When people experience symptoms of both a manic and a depressive episode at the same time, they’re said to be experiencing a mixed state (or mixed mania). They have all of the negative feelings that come with depression, but they also feel agitated, restless and activated, or “wired.” Those who have had a mixed state often describe it as the very worst part of bipolar disorder.
Symptoms of Mania: The "Highs" of Bipolar Disorder
* Heightened mood, exaggerated optimism and self-confidence
* Excessive irritability, aggressive behavior
* Decreased need for sleep without experiencing fatigue
* Grandiose thoughts, inflated sense of self-importance
* Racing speech, racing thoughts, flight of ideas
* Impulsiveness, poor judgment, easily distracted
* Reckless behavior
* In the most severe cases, delusions and hallucinations
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Symptoms of Depression: The "Lows" of Bipolar Disorder
* Prolonged sadness or unexplained crying spells
* Significant changes in appetite and sleep patterns
* Irritability, anger, worry, agitation, anxiety
* Pessimism, indifference
* Loss of energy, persistent lethargy
* Feelings of guilt, worthlessness
* Inability to concentrate, indecisiveness
* Inability to take pleasure in former interests, social withdrawal
* Unexplained aches and pains
* Recurring thoughts of death or suicide
If you or someone
you know has thoughts
of death or suicide,
call (800) 273-TALK
(800-273-8255)
or 9-1-1 immediately.
Or contact a medical
professional, clergy member,
loved one, friend,
or hospital emergency room.
Bipolar Depression
As you can see from the list above, the symptoms of bipolar disorder’s "low" period are very similar to those of unipolar depression. That’s why the "lows" of this illness are sometimes referred to as "bipolar depression." These lows are one thing that most mood disorders have in common.
People with bipolar disorder experience bipolar depression (the lows) more often than mania or hypomania (the highs). Bipolar depression is also more likely to be accompanied by disability and suicidal thinking and behavior.
It’s during periods of bipolar depression that most people get professional help and receive a diagnosis. In fact, most people with bipolar disorder in the outpatient setting are initially seen for—and diagnosed with—unipolar depression.
Studies show that, in the primary care setting alone, 10-25 percent of those diagnosed with unipolar depression may actually have bipolar disorder. And the percentage is even higher in the psychiatric setting. And incorrect treatment for bipolar disorder can actually lead to episodes of mania and other problems. Learn more about bipolar depression in our brochure, Mood Disorders and Different Kinds of Depression. Cover of Different Kinds of Depression
Types of Bipolar Disorder
Patterns and severit
Bipolar disorder causes you to have severe emotional mood swings far beyond what normal people experience. The apex of these mood swings is known as mania, in which a person will not sleep for several weeks, will have enormous energy, will talk extremely fast at all times, will be delusional and paranoid, and may even hallucinate. It is very obvious that these people are mentally ill when they reach this state and they are usually hospitalized.
Only a psychiatrist or clinical psychologist has the knowledge to tell if you have bipolar disorder. This is because they have years of clinical experience and medical knowledge to draw from, which ordinary people do not have.
At the age of puberty, young adults have mood swings that ostensibly resemble the illness, but to a much lesser extent. This is another reason you should contact a counselor and request to see a psychiatrist if you believe you have enough of the symptoms. You will probably not be diagnosed with bipolar disorder.