Hello, well I don't know how to start but I'd like to know if anyone could possibly know what's wrong with me... Lately I have been really down but really up as well, I think I may be bipolar.. Manic-Depressive... because I have my moments where it is so amazing.. thing are so amazing I can barely beleive I'm livign this life, that practically my life is perfect... I have fun I love life... then when one little thing goes wrong like someone says the slightest thing that irritates or upsets me or things don't go my way.. I get so hurt and I fall into this state of depression.. I used to hurt myself physically due to this, now it's only mentally.. I ceased the physical hurt because my bf helps me. My bf is the one who brings me back from this dark place.. when he hugs me I come back to normal.. I'm not in my high or low.. I'm like in the middle.. I don't really feel or think in this state.. Can anyone explain this? I have read some things on manic depression and people speak really fast when they are in their high and i dont really do that.. i do have problem with my self esteem and i am very insecure and very paranoid.. i dunno if that helps.. Someone please let me know what you think..
Hmm, well i can tell you I convinced myself that I was also Bi-polar! I read up on it so so much and my symptoms literally matched everything! But, I have found that it has all gone now... May I ask, how old are you? The reason I think I was so high then suddenly low was because of raging hormones, stress at school, and coming out issues. Perhaps you are the same age as I was back then? All I can say is I wish you the best and hope it ends soon. I can relate with the feelings of what it's like and I know it really is not pleasant as you snap at everyone and just have no will to live when you're low. Good luck!
Yes, Bi-polarity is a high and low type disorder, but just "feeling really, really good" isn't mania. Mania is when you are so energized you cannot/ do not need to sleep for days on end. Mania is going out and fucking random strangers without considering the consequences. Mania is going to the mall and spending thousands of dollars you do not have. Mania makes you feel not just "good", but that you are the fucking greatest human to walk to earth. You lose your appetite or could over endulge. You are reckless and have no regard for others for the most part. Mania is overwhelming and EXTREME, not just having a good day. What you are describing sounds like you are simply being human by feeling good. Everyone has ups and downs, this is normal. Bi-polarity is just everything to the EXTREME. If it is really bothering you though, go see your doctor. Best of luck.
yep, I dont think you are bipolar...my stepbrother is bipolar AND manic depressive, and let me tell you it takes a lot more than a hug or a few kind words from somebody to bring him out of his downswing. And it sure as hell takes a lot more that one cross word to bring him down....when hes up hes on top of the world and nothing brings him down except the chemical in his own brain.
Thanks everyone that helped out a little and I am 18 and I have lots of stress, and trying to figure myself out so that might not help my situation
I think the high and lows you experience, everyone experiences, it's called life.. you can't expect to be in the same mood all of the time.
That is truth and that is beautiful. Depression, anxiety, happiness, anger... none of these are characteristics to describe a person. They are periods were all experience and they will always change.
Oh stfu Order xanax online, watch DEA show up at your door. Or risk buying sugar pills. Or having your money stolen. noob.
yeah my dad inherited bipolar disorder and something tells me I've gotten a little bit of it too. I must admit, alot of the time I just dismiss myself as being one of those angsty teenagers (argh life!) but sometimes, I get so angry or sad that I can't control myself and do horrible things. And I know for a fact that I'm a very, very nice guy. But sometimes I just can't control myself. Much the same as my father unfortunately
I have bi-polar disorder. It really sucks. I hate taking meds, but the episodes suck. I never talk to anyone about it, it's embarrassing. I have hypo mania bi polar disorder. I'll go long periods of time "normal" and then I'll have days were I feel like I am unstoppable, other day's I'm angry for no reason, just wake up mad. Other days I feel lost like things just do not make sense, and I forget things and really have no thought process before I do things. One of my relationships actually fell apart because of this condition. If you think you have something like this, and you don't mind taking meds, I would see a doctor, you may had to spend the rest of your life dealing with these issues, and there isn't much you can do about it, unfortunately.
The mix of things could be a bipolar "mixed" episode -- where at the same time you have features of depression and mania/hypomania. Short rule: If it's to the point of disrupting how you function, get some help.
Never use an online forum for a diagnosis. Go see a doctor, or other mental health professional. MANY things can cause anxiety, depression etc. such as environmental influences (stressful home or workplace), diet (many people cannot tolerate sugar and dairy) hormone levels (at 18 they are usually haywire) and so on. I am just short of my Masters in Psychology and even with all my college classes, and hours of internships I couldn't/wouldn't say you are bipolar (or anything else) based on a couple posts. It is potentially harmful to suggest that someone needs medications, or has a disorder they may not have. ALWAYS seek the advice of a professional when it comes to your health; mental and physical. Most areas have free or low cost mental health services. Take the time to check into them, it is worth it!
i agree, it doesnt sound like you are bipolar. it sounds like you may just have major depressive disorder. There doesn't seem to be a true manic high in your case. And even people with regular clinical depression have good days and bad days. The emotional numbness you describe also sounds like a symptom of being clinically depressed. It is definitely a symptom of my major depressive disorder. You may also have an anxiety disorder. I, personally, suffer from Major Depressive Disorder Recurring and Generalized Anxiety Disorder. Ultimately, though, tra1lerpark rasta is right...only a professional can diagnose these things. And even then it can take time to find the proper diagnoses and treatment. If you are suffering (which it seems you are) you should seek treatment. You don't have to suffer, there is help. It's good that your bf is supportive, and that you find some solace in him....however, he cannot be the answer. It's not fair to him and it will eventually take its toll on your relationship. I suggest starting by talking to you primary care doctor.
