Question Posted Tuesday September 14 2004, 3:48 pm
alot of people think that i'm bi polar. i get mood swings like you would not believe... for instance today i was having a great time in algebra and then i walked out of the classroom so pissed off and i was like biting everyones head off. i had major depression for 2 years but then i got over it and i was okay up until about maybe a month or 2 ago when people started saying that i had moodswings and within the last month alot of people said that i might be bipolar. could this be possible? should i see a doctor? i don't want to worry my mom again because when i had major depression that was like a really bad time for my entire family. what should i do?
EnchantedSage answered Tuesday September 14 2004, 5:10 pm: Although I understand the hesitancy to talk to your Mom because of your prior episodic depression that heavily impacted your entire family, I think it is important that you communicate how you have been feeling lately. Dealing with mental health issues is difficult and draining and you may need to rely on the support of those who care about you. You know youself best and if it seems to you that your moods and reactions lately are all over the place and you have a history of mental illness, then it would be better to talk to someone or get some help now before things get more out of control.
I think it shows great maturity and courage that you are taking a hard look at your behavior and are able to have the insight that something isn't right and that you might need help. You are far ahead of a lot of teens (and even adults) who don't recognize the signs of an onset of a mental health issue. It might be as simple as a minor hormonal change or shift that is causing your moods to be erratic.
My suggestion is to talk to your Mom or someone else in your family that you trust. Please remember that you are a strong person going through a tough time. You can get through this and come out of it a wiser and more understanding person. Best of luck to you.
xOmAnDaH answered Tuesday September 14 2004, 5:04 pm: I think the best thing to do is talk to a doctor..or tell your mom or dad..thats really all you can do..Hope I helped..rate me =)
sweetbabigurl answered Tuesday September 14 2004, 4:00 pm: The best thing to do is talk to your mom and tell her how u feel. im sure u dont want to stay like this. chances r is that u could be bi polar. After u discuss this with your mom hopefully u can get to a good doctor who can prescribe you the right medication that u need so u wont feel this way anymore..dont let it go things will only get worse! hope i helped..xoxo [ sweetbabigurl's advice column | Ask sweetbabigurl A Question ]
MFS answered Tuesday September 14 2004, 3:56 pm: It is probably worth talking to a doctor to see if they think any further steps should be taken, if any at all. [ MFS's advice column | Ask MFS A Question ]
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