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writes:hey...is there a way to know you're bipolar without going to the doctor?. sometimes i think i'm bipolar because all of the sudden i start to cry and get angry at others for no reason..if you read this and your bipolar can you tell me some things about being bipolar? Reply to this Question
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reader, carlalalee +, writes (9 February 2009):
It could be hormones bipolor is manic depression.
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reader, amyrechel +, writes (9 February 2009):
Bipolar has alot more things to it... are you manic? do you go on manic episodes such as shopping sprees even though you have bills? Now if your parents have it, you have about a 10 to 20 percent chance of having it. I know cause I am diagnosed bipolar. I don't take any medications, i have grown accustomed to my manic times, theres alot more to bipolar then just crying. What you should it first research what you can on it, then if you do feel like you are like that seek out your options. There is help to cope with the disorder, medications, counseling, groups that others can help with conversation. Don't feel alone.. just do your research you'll feel more in control of knowing what your dealing with...
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reader, Tomas +, writes (9 February 2009):
I have a friend who is bipolar, and another who is clinically depressed. I'm not an expert, though.Bipolar is also called manic-depression. It is a swing between extreme moods. When manic, someone feels invincible, often taking extreme risks (fast driving, drugs, risky sex). They may sleep little if at all. Their mind is racing, they feel full of energy even if those around them find them exhausting. A bit mad scientist, if you will. Like a roller coaster, a manic-depressive's mood swings will reach the top and then plummet. In the depressive state, they will have no energy. Everything will seem gray (not literally); nothing will excite them, not friends, not food, not sex. They will feel physically unable to get out of bed, like you might feel after a bad breakup of a relationship. They will feel a vast hopelessness, and often feel suicidal. My friend actually came into our room one time and said she was having visions of putting a knife into her head, and she was scared. I mention that to say, depression isn't just feeling blue or bad, it's thinking defectively, even when you realize it is defective.Those are the main points I recall. I know for depression in general, there are web sites of checklists, where you can see how many apply to you to determine whether you might be in (or have experienced) a major or minor depressive episode. I imagine the same would be true for bipolar disorder / manic-depression. You could Google something like bipolar signs checklist or such.Also, if it turns out you (or someone you know) has real clinical depression or bipolar disorder, know that there are effective treatments. Both my friends have been in treatment for years (some medicines plus therapy to talk through any dark feelings/monitor that the medicine is working). One is just about to retire after a successful teaching career; the other just finished her PhD and is now a professor. It needn't be debilitating; the hardest part by far is overcoming the self-imposed shame of feeling defective and telling you friends/parents that you need some help. That takes a huge load off.Take care, and be well! :-)
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reader, rcn +, writes (9 February 2009):
 This could be or, due to your age, it could be pre-puberty emotional changes. Ask yourself this. Is you mom or dad bi-polar, or show the signs. Bi-polar is a biological disorder, so you get it from a parent at birth.
Remember also, at your age your hormones are changing, so when their knocked off what they use to be this change can cause your emotions to shift too.
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