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Hey there,
Well this may seem a bit silly, but I was wondering if I could perhaps be bipolar? My friends and family have "jokingly" mentioned that I might be.... Here are some of my "symptoms". I get really happy and excited for no reason and then other times I get into this mood, when I dont want to talk to anyone; I get so irratable and mean to everyone for no reason. I also get depresed randomly for a whole day. Then the next day Im REALLY REALLY happy and excited. This cycle constantly repeats itself. Sometimes I get so excited that I cant even sleep. I just lie awake daydreaming. My friends also pointed out to me that I dont have "controll" over my emotions. I get excited when I should be sad and vice versa.
What do you think?
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It's possible to have cyclical emotions without being bipolar. You don't mention how old you are -- if you're under 21, you may simply be still developing your psychological and emotional responses and personality.
However, if you are concerned, you should consult a psychologist for an evaluation. You may also find it helpful to track what's going on in your life in a journal, to assess whether your feelings of happiness or sadness really are random and without reason. You may be having delayed reactions to events, or you may have things going on that you haven't dealt with or processed, which may cause you to have moods that seem random, but really aren't.
If you are female, you may also have mood cycles related to your menstrual cycle, and that might be useful to track. If you do decide to see a mental health professional, the more information you can provide, the better you'll be able to collaborate in assessing your situation and finding a good management solution.
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