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bipolar disorder
I cry almost every day for no reason. I'm angry and irritable over the smallest things some days, and other days it's like nothing matters. For the past couple of weeks every time I let my mind wander I end up thinking "wouldn't it be spectacular [I actually use the word spectacular] if I was sure there wasn't an afterlife. Then I could just kill myself" The only thing keeping me from suicide is my conviction that there is an afterlife and I don't want to have to explain myself to a higher entity. I haven't slept more than 20 hours combined in the last 2 weeks. I'm pretty sure I have bipolar disorder, but my parents always think I'm over-reacting. How can I convince them to let me see a psychiatrist?
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Get your self some Niacin you can get it at any GNC or vitamin shop.
It is why suicidal patients get better. Look it up.
Its your only option Most people will be totally cured from depression im a matter of weeks.
I have tried every thing there is and this is the only thing that works.
Dont stop taking it. With out Niacin it is impossible to get better.
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That doesn't sound like Bipolar Disorder, just your average depression. Hang in there and find something active to do, and I hate to admit this, but what I need to do is try to dumb myself. The less I think the less I worry about the bad things. It could be teenage depression. Just be yourself and do your own thing, that often helps keep your mind off the depression. Wait a while then reflect on this time, ask yourself if it really was all that bad.
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It is true that people experiencing an episode of mania are unable to sleep for periods longer than that as well as for the length you indicated.
But, mania usually means that you are also experiencing extreme elation along with sliding into deep, dark sometimes dangerous and suicidal thoughts as well as delusion. Bipolar disorder usually cycles both and alternates them. It always has an extremely negative effect on your life and usually people around you can see it but some don't at first.
With bipolar disorder you often have (typically) racing thoughts that never cease, hyper sexuality, euphoria and lofty goals or a feeling of being all important or omnipotent, hallucinations. In a lot of circumstances people suffering from bipolar need to be hospitalized immediately. They may also think of death a lot.
Hypomania which some people who don't ever experience full mania or effects of bipolar disorder have excessive energy, creativity, etc. etc. that never borders on dangerous.
I have bipolar disorder myself and can say that what you describe sounds more like clincial depression and very dark thoughts about death and dying that you need to get seen to.
If your parents are not willing to listen to your concerns document everything that is happening to you and talk to a friend's parents, a relative, any adult you trust. You can also make an appointment with your family doctor to discuss this and they'll refer you to a psychiatrist.
In this case mental illnesses and this kind of behavior you are exhibiting is considered a medical emergency that may lead to hospitalization as you could be considered as this thing esclates a danger to your ownself whether you believe that of your self right now.
So, if nobody does anything to help you get a doctor on your own by walking into a clinic or take yourself to an emergency room and get acessed there. You might only need to be put on anti-depressants but it could be far more serious. Don't take any chances. Keep telling people also until your parents need to confront it but don't wait on getting help as you certainly do need medical attention.
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well i sometimes feel the same exact way. like you have nothing to live for. ive never really thought about an afterlife. i know how how you feel and it can be really upsetting. but i just try and think about what there is to live for. and who you wouldnt want to live without. or you could just go out with one of your friends and just go crazy& have fun & try not to think about everything you have been worrying about. and i know it can really stressful. like you want to tell someone but they just dont get it! so if you need/want someone to talk to you can IM me.
AIM/ dear kaleighh
best of luck!
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In an ideal world, it wouldn't take any convincing. I'm sorry they won't take you seriously. :0(
You might be forced to go to someone outside the family. Is there a guidance counsellor at your school that you could talk with? He or she might be able to help alert your parents to how serious your situation is. If there isn't a guidance counsellor, how about a teacher, religious figure (minister, priest, etc.), friend's parent . . . ?
It's important that you keep talking until people listen. I'm glad that you don't want this to take you over. I'm sorry that you're being forced to fight for your health. But do fight for it--you deserve it, and you CAN do it.
Best of luck.
-Daimeera, 20/female
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