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i think im bipolar
i think im bipolar or something, my mom is in complete denial of it but i need help. what do i do now, is there a pill or something to fix me? please. haha
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I have a friend who is bi polar and takes no medication, although there is plenty medication out there. I would talk to your mom about going to a therapist, try talking to your school social worker about it as well. (my school's social worker helped me out so much!) You can also find many good books about bi polar disorders and living with them. Bi polar can be managed without meds sometimes, sometimes it cannot but the first step is seeing a therapist! Good luck!
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I am a great deal older than most of the advisers on this site, so my advice will be somewhat different from what you may have received and may continue to receive from others.
Everything the other advisors have replied is right on the mark. Bi-polar disorder is a serious problem that needs to be diagnosed by a psychiatrist who can prescribe the proper medications. Since your mom is as you say “in denial” the following website by, “WebMD” has some useful information that might help both you and your mom decide if your diagnosis is correct: [Link](Mouse over link to see full location).
You have not said why you feel you are Bi-Polar; do you cycle from feeling really giddy to feeling extremely depressed? Does this happen several times a day? These are just a couple signs of Bi-Polar disorder. They are also symptoms manifested by some young girls going through puberty and may be why your mom is in as you say denial. She may not be really be in denial; she is possibly reading your symptoms differently then you are. The website I recommended above, reviewed by both you and your mom, may at least convince mom to have you screened for the disorder then you will both know for sure.
It is possible in some areas to be screened without parental permission. If school has not let out for the summer yet your High school guidance department may be able to screen you. Your County Health Department most likely runs regular mental health screenings, which are free to the public.
If you are this concerned that you are Bi-Polar you should be able to convince your mom to take you to the family doctor for a complete check up as this is going to be required anyway. Your family doctor can do an initial screening and if his results are positive you should refer to a psychiatrist for further screening and treatment.
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Well first, you need to see a professional. And second of all, what do you mean by, your thinking your bipolar? Do you expereince extreme changes in mood? Do you get happy one day and go through days and days of depression?
Well the best thing you can do is to go see a psychologist. They will have to diagnose you. And it is very complex mental health issue. I know some people who have it. Chances are you would be in medication for a long period of time. But treatment varies from person to person.... So best of luck. :)
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As someone who does live with bipolar disorder, I can tell you that there's no magic pill that will fix you.
Treatment is incredibly complex. It's not a matter of going in to your family doctor and demanding a certain prescription.
The first thing you should be looking into is getting counselling. Medication is only a tiny percent of the battle. Most of your symptoms and challenges need to be taken care of by developing good coping skills. You need a psychiatrist who can determine what your diagnosis is, because you can't diagnose yourself, no matter how many online quizzes say so. They will be able to monitor and adjust your medication regimen, tell you when to take it and what you need to take, and they'll be able to determine the correct combination (that's right, combination!) of meds for you to take.
Psychiatric medications are tricky. They have awful side effects that need to be countered with other medications, and can cause serious problems in people under 18. How do I know this? Because my family doctor overstepped his bounds as a family practitioner and prescribed me antidepressants at age 12. They had a horrible, permanent effect on me.
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You have to be diagnosed by a professional before anything can be done. Chances are, you really aren't bipolar. If you're under the age of 18 then it could very well be hormonal changes in you body that is causing you to act out or feel abnormal.
See a counselor, therapist, or psychologist to get started on medication.
Will medication fix you? Not really. It's a very complex (may be inherited, may be from substance abuse, may be even imaged; it's just "one of those things") disorder so, chances are, you will always live with the problem (if you are, in fact, really bipolar). It would be a life-long medication that you would always need to take. Bipolar isn't curable. It doesn't just vanish. If you ever get "cured" then it's highly likely you were misdiagnosed to begin with.
Bipolar disorder is being overly diagnosed in many people, especially young people. It's better to not jump the gun and assume that something is wrong with you and that you NEED pills to make you feel different. Try to change your lifestyle, eating habits, exercise routines, etc. before concluding that you need professional help. Many therapists are only after money, sadly, and will prescribe you medication so that you become a lifelong or long-term patient of theirs.
Be smart, be safe, and try to give your body time to adjust to new changes. Live as clean of a lifestyle you can. Realize that everyone has bad days and bad moods. You don't want to live with such a disorder so don't dwell on the possibilities.
The fact is, we all have symptoms of multiple psychological disorders. That's the truth. The problem is that we need to accept that we're all flawed beings. Having one, two, or even three symptoms doesn't mean you're abnormal or broken. Really.
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