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severe mood swings
Ok, so i am 14.
all my info is below, and im sorry if it confuses you, but my main question is what kind of mental issue/problem do i have???
I know im a teenager and with my hormones changing i have mood swings. But some of my friends think im bipolar. I think i have severe depression, but have not been to a doctor b/c i dont want to tell my parents. I started being depressed and went through a suicidal time, in 5th grade, but i KNOW my parents love me, so i wouldnt do anything, and they dont know i have a problem.
other times, when im not depressed, im really hyper, and have a ton of energy ,and im hyper.
and then other times, which is very rare, im hyper-depressed. which freaks out my friends.
I write dark poems, and i feel really out of place. I hate my life, but i know i have family, and a boyfriend who love me. I dont know, i just want to know what kind of mental issue i have so i can kinda get help.
Also to help you know more about me, (if you dont want to read this part, you dont really have to) i think logically sometimes, and other times my mind wonders, and goes off somewhere else. I am in the middle of finding my true religion, and i am strong in my beliefs, but im confused about it at the same time. My mind is just lost, and OH also, i have kinda pycicness. I know things, or have premonitions (that i dont know are going to come true, but they do...) and other times, i could be talkin about something, then something to do with that happens. so If any of this helps you, please use it.
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Well,I understand where you are comming from completely on the worries about possibly being Bi-Polar.I was diagnosed Bi-Polar One(Manic-Depressive) when I was twelve years old.Believe me,many adults don't understand how hard it is to be a teenager in this day and time.But,you still need to give them a chance to help you.
If you are Bi-Polar,they have many medications they can give you to correct the mood swings.Usually Bi-Polar is a dormant disease that is usually released when something traumatic happens in the person's life.You'll probably end up on medication for the rest of your life if you are Bi-Polar but just remember.You //aren't// crazy.It is just a chemical imbalance in your brain that required medication just like any other imbalance.
I suggest you tell your parents first,you //always// need to let your parents know if you think you have a mental illness,I didn't and ended up attempting suicide and //almost// giving up my virginity to a guy I thought I was in love with.I made many mistakes because I refused to tell my parents how/what I was feeling.
Secondly,most school counselors can't really do anything about mental illnesses,they are not qualified professionals to deal with these sorts of problems.You can tell them,and they might be able to refer you to a counseling group,but if this is Bi-Polar you'll need to have a mental health professional check you out.Do a bit of testing and so forth.
After you tell your parents,suggest going to your local counseling center or to your family health praticioner and have them refer you to a psychatrist's office.Yes,a "shrink" believe it or not,even if you see one,you still aren't crazy.
Many people go to see a pyschatrist even if they aren't mentally ill.Just to talk out their problems.If I were you I would make the suggestion to my parents to have them find a pyschatrist that specializes in children and teens.Those kinds of psychatrists are trained to deal with teenagers and younger kids vesus a pyschatrist who deals with all age groups and doesn't really understand a teenager's mood swings.
You may not even be Bi-Polar you may just have a severe case of ADD or ADHD which causes the moodswings which could me mistaken for Bi-Polar.
About the dark poetry,don't feel in the dark.I write that same kind of poetry and people assume I am crazed or whatever,but it is just a more soulful type of poetry to me.
And you speak about a psychic ability?I have had preminissions before,but mine were highly detailed in every aspect.It is just something some people have,again,don't feel in the dark.
If you ever need someone to just talk to,you can e-mail me or AIM me anytime.
MOBSCENEbABIE@aol.com
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me and you seem like we have the exact story, but my parents know.
you might want to check into depression.
even the psycic stuff i have..
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Here's the thing: you say you want help, and I believe you. The way to get the most reliable, effective help is to see a doctor. The majority of people here at Advicenators have no professional experience in the mental health profession, and advice given could be not relevant at best...or distressing to you at worst.
Mental health is very important, as it hugely impacts on the quality of life. If you are concerned about your health, a doctor should be able to provide you with a good basic assessment. If needed, he/she can then refer you on for more specialist help. You may also want to try your school counsellor as a first step if you would prefer that to your family doctor.
If you are worried about what will/will not be mentioned to your parents, I would ask the doctor/counsellor about their policy on confidentiality before you say much. However, keep in mind that the more honest information you give a professional, the better service you will receive.
I wish you the very best.
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Here's the thing about being a teenager, you are at that age where you are developing your self. Your going through changes physically, emotionally, and spiritually. Most teenagers I know are all either one extreme or the next. Depression is a serious problem. If you truly believe that you are depressed, then yes you need to talk to someone about it. You can do several different things.
~1~ Tell your parents so they can help you get over this problem.
~2~ Tell your counselor at school and see if they can help.
~3~ Find a support group in your age range to get help with your problem. If one doesn't exist, then get together with your school and see if you can start one.
Associating yourself with others that have the same problem, will help you to open up and figure out how to handle it.
Writing is a great way to release your emotions. It helps to concentrate on something and feeling the satisfaction of completing it. If you want, become an advicenator and help other people. It helps you feel good about yourself and helping others as well.
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