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[Foreverdoomed]

is it because of what i wrote on your profile? " Hey fugly "
it just sounds funny.. nothing personal man
sorry if it offended you or something..

[Randomstuffs261]

Im afraid its possible.
See if theres an online test for bipolar you can take!

[Lapis lazuli]

I'm not an expert on bipolar but I think when one has it, the mood changes last weeks/months...it's not a continuous flipping between two extremes 24/7. But I'm not 100% on that.

[Lapis lazuli]

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[SocialAnxiety]

I'm not an expert on bipolar but I think when one has it, the mood changes last weeks/months...it's not a continuous flipping between two extremes 24/7. But I'm not 100% on that.

My boyfriends bi-polar, and its a lot better now that hes older, but he still randomly has days where hes ridiculously miserable and depressed for no reason, and then he goes out and does impulsive things, but its all over by the next day usually, depending on how bad the episode was.

to OP, I'm pretty much a mess mental-wise too, but i doubt its bi-polar, and even if it is, you wouldn't know unless you went to a doctor or therapist or whatever they call them now-a-days.

[californiaEstie]

It's on a continuum. You can have manic episodes which can last for day(s), or months. Same thing where you cycle down. Do a lot of research on it, find out the most commonly and correctly listed symptoms and double check that you have most of them. If you do indeed have bipolar disorder, medication is a good option to look into. A psychologist can help with that.

[Lapis lazuli]

I'm not an expert on bipolar but I think when one has it, the mood changes last weeks/months...it's not a continuous flipping between two extremes 24/7. But I'm not 100% on that.

My boyfriends bi-polar, and its a lot better now that hes older, but he still randomly has days where hes ridiculously miserable and depressed for no reason, and then he goes out and does impulsive things, but its all over by the next day usually, depending on how bad the episode was.

Thanks for clearing that up. I always heard that people have a few months of depression and then they have a manic period where they are really hyper for a similar period and then the whole thing repeats itself. But apparently it's not like that for everyone who has it then. Interesting... Again, thanks for clearing it up.

[mebe]

you should talk to your doctor or see a psychologist. If you do show signs of B.P. it is essential you get treated asap to prevent possible progression of the illness. It is serious but it can be treated.

[c'est la vigne]

There are different types of Bipolar Disorder. For some, the mood swings are more drawn out, and for others they cycle rapidly. I'm the second kind (diagnosed by several psychologists when I was 14). I can be fine in the morning, terribly depressed by early afternoon, in a rage in the late afternoon, and manic by evening. There are also times when I'm manic for days straight, and then depressed for weeks afterward.

If you think there's a chance that you may be Bipolar, don't mess around--set up an appointment with your doctor and have them check you out. Don't ever trust the internet to "diagnose" you.

[c'est la vigne]

There are different types of Bipolar Disorder. For some, the mood swings are more drawn out, and for others they cycle rapidly. I'm the second kind (diagnosed by several psychologists when I was 14). I can be fine in the morning, terribly depressed by early afternoon, in a rage in the late afternoon, and manic by evening. There are also times when I'm manic for days straight, and then depressed for weeks afterward.

If you think there's a chance that you may be Bipolar, don't mess around--set up an appointment with your doctor and have them check you out. Don't ever trust the internet to "diagnose" you.

well u sound alot like me (i also like totoro too ^^) as for emotions, but by manic do mean being all like: bwahahaa and hyper? or something?

and just a guess, but maybe this biopolar stuff promotes acne as well? :/

well what would docs do to me then? uknow, i dont want to change my personality, just to not be so emotional and unstable/unreasonable/inadecvate at times. will i have to use somekind of pillz or something? :/

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mania

If you talk to a psychologist and do end up being diagnosed with Bipolar Disorder, they may very well give you a prescription or two. There are a lot of different types of medications out there that can help level off the emotional roller coaster that Bipolar folks experience.

[Wynne]

If you think you are, go get checked out. It's not something to mess about with. Do NOT trust the internet to diagnose yourself. Do not diagnose yourself. You must see a psychiatrist or psychologist. Meds will be a must if you want to live up to your full potential. It's not a death sentence, it's not terminal. It can be dealt with.

[CheyCheyenne]

No you probably aren't bipolar. Bipolar disorder is a mood disorder that is distinguished by manic episodes. Manic episodes usually occur for a short time where a person will feel overly energized and have less of a need to sleep. They may become creative and impulsive while in this state. They are usually difficult to interrupt and a lot happier than normal. In a non-manic state, bipolar individuals will feel depressed. Just because your mood changes easily doesn't mean you're bipolar. Also, bipolar disorder is hereditary. If nobody in your family has it, it's not very likely you will have it.

[Randomstuffs261]

Yeah, if its depression due to acne. Thats normal, i get randomly depressed about acne every couple of hours. But bipolar people get depressed for no reason. The feeling just comes upon them as if they have no control over it.

But, if you ticked most of the boxes. You can probrably get prescribed anti-depressants. Make sure you get anti-d's that dont conflict with acne/acne treatments you are on!

Good luck buddy !

Edited by Randomstuffs261, 04 December 2010 - 09:16 PM.

[Randomstuffs261]

By the way - you spelt "Bipolar" wrong in the title