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Bipolar Disorder
For the last few weeks I've been having some crazy mood swings. I'll cry for no reason several times a day and it's not fun. I went to the doctor and she said it may be a symptom for Bipolar Disorder. I know some general infromation about it from one of my classes but do any of you know anyone with it and if so, what are some symptoms for it. I would like personal insight, not something from google.
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I've had it since the seventh grade.
Since you're already suffering from it, I'm assuming you know what it feels like. There are treatments for it such as therapy. Some drugs such as prozac or zoloft also work. I don't recommend them however for two reasons.
1. They make you sleepy all the time.
2. You can become bigger than your disease and not let it affect you.
I get mood swings every now and then but what I do is that I force myself to stay in control. It takes a lot of self control and determination but it's possible. Don't let your emotions control you, force yourself to control your emotions. It also helsp to develop a hobby and force yourself to do that from time to time. Also, make sure your hobby is something fun and productive.
If you still struggle with your emotions, you could try taking meds but I don't believe they're that necessary...but then again, my bipolar condition isn't that bad anymore. I only get a manic episode a few times a year now.
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I have Bipolar Disorder (also known as manic depression). Severe mood swings are a sign of the disorder but it's really a combination of things you need to worry about and look for rather than just the mood swings itself.
Do you have thoughts that just continue non-stop to race through your head all the time? This is a significant sign of the disorder.
Are you super energetic all the time to the point it's difficult to even function or settle down or you can no longer sleep at all? Thisstage is often called hypo-mania. It's not really dangerous unless coupled with several other symptoms.
Are you experiencing delusional thoughts, seeing things that aren't there or hearing voices, telepathic thoughts, directions etc. That's called mania and it's when you are clearly in trouble.
Keep a journal of your thoughts, emotions, energy levels, what triggers your moods to change etc. and your family watch out for the symptoms listed above.
As long as you are connecting with your doctor and phoning her/him if someting seems weird you should be out of the path of danger.
If the mood swings and odd behavior/symptoms keep happening ask your doctor for a referal to a psychiatrist or visit an emergency room (which it is in fact an emergency at that point) and get assessed. Don't leave things to the point where you are in the manic state.
If there's anything else you want to know hit my inbox with your questions. I hope this helps you out.
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