How do I tell my parents?!


Question: I think that I am bipolar... I don't know what to do. I want to tell my mom, but I find it so hard to talk to her... I don't think that she will believe me. I have mood swings, but I try to keep them to myself. My friends have noticed, and so have my teachers. No one has confronted me about it, but I know that they have been paying close attention to me... I will go from all the moods you can imagine, in a matter of 10 minutes. It happens everyday, especially the anxiety and paranoia. I feel like I am being stalked, like I am wanted in a bad way. I feel lonely and depressed. I feel happy and like everyones favorite. I want to feel like something happy and stay that way. I go through several mood swings a day, and people think that I am weird, and my mom thinks I am a brat. I don't want to be angry or deppressed or feel like a maniac. Does any of this sound like Bipolar Disorder? How can I tell for sure? It's way worse than hormones, and I want to see my doctor.What are your thoughts???


Answers: I think that I am bipolar... I don't know what to do. I want to tell my mom, but I find it so hard to talk to her... I don't think that she will believe me. I have mood swings, but I try to keep them to myself. My friends have noticed, and so have my teachers. No one has confronted me about it, but I know that they have been paying close attention to me... I will go from all the moods you can imagine, in a matter of 10 minutes. It happens everyday, especially the anxiety and paranoia. I feel like I am being stalked, like I am wanted in a bad way. I feel lonely and depressed. I feel happy and like everyones favorite. I want to feel like something happy and stay that way. I go through several mood swings a day, and people think that I am weird, and my mom thinks I am a brat. I don't want to be angry or deppressed or feel like a maniac. Does any of this sound like Bipolar Disorder? How can I tell for sure? It's way worse than hormones, and I want to see my doctor.What are your thoughts???

I'm not sure it's necessarily Bipolar Disorder - rapid cycling is usually once a day, most people cycle once every few months. It DOES sound like a problem of some kind, though.

However, if you're feeling bad or out of control, you shouldn't have to feel like that! Just wanting help is enough reason to go talk to a doctor to discuss the possibility of a disorder. Even if it's not a "disorder" per se which you can get medication for - or if you or your parents don't want medication - a counselor can help you cope.

I have bipolar disorder - "type 2 rapid cycling," although I no longer remember exactly what that means any more - but a counselor has helped me cope with every day life so I am not on prescription medication. It took a long time, but now I recognize my limitations and my signs, and I know how to tell when I need to get help.

Remember - being bipolar isn't all negative - often times, bipolar people can be very creative and passionate and are often realists (usually). Most people I've met who are bipolar are very intelligent, as well.

If you do go the medication route, keep in mind that medication for psychological problems can take some time to perfect - it's not one-size fits all, like antibiotics or something. If your doctor decides it is appropriate for you, be sure to keep a journal of your moods and feelings, as well as any physical effects, good or bad, of the drugs. Your doctor will want to find the best fit for YOU, and the more (specific) information you can give, the better.

Put one foot in front of the other - it will get better. :D

Be honest with your parents - tell them what you're feeling, and ask if you can see a doctor. Tell them that you feel like you're out of control and having trouble coping (more than your peers) and that you'd just like to be able to function like a normal person.

If they aren't willing to get you the help you'd like, or if you aren't comfortable approaching them, go talk to your school nurse or counselor.

I feel, after reading this, that you should go see a Doc. It might cost some cash, but at least you'll know and hopefully will do something positive about it.

before you tell anyone about this suspicion, perhaps you should consult a Dr..

Or www.webmd.com

Well hon, It does sound like bipolar disorder. The main signs of it are very low lows and very high highs very quickly, but you could have it mildly. If you have trouble talking to your mom, then maybe you could tell a friend. You need to tell someone of you will never feel better. After you tell one person, it will be easier for you to tell your mom. Just be sure that you can trust the friend you tell and that she wont tell everyone on the face of the earth. You can research bipolar disorder here:

http://www.helpguide.org/mental/bipolar_...


http://bipolar.about.com/od/diagnosissym...


GOOD LUCK HON! It's okay. You can do it. I hope I could help. ?

Yes it does sound like you might be bipolar. If your mom wont listen then tell your teachers or someone who will listen and get you help. Bipolar does not need to go on untreated.

I support you honey, see your school counselor, tell her you really need to confide in her and that you need her to keep the meetings private while the two of you work out the next best course of action. Ask her to get on the case with finding free or low cost help. Meanwhile, you have someone monitering you throughout most of your day. Hopefuly, you will eventualy feel comfortable enough to let her help you to break the news to your mom. By then, the counselor could share her observations of you and give you and your mother some helpful resources. Just to be safe, get online and find a suicide hotline Keep it with you. I'm not trying to be funny, but you just may not always be able to trust your emotions right now. As a matter of fact, they may have access to other agencies more tailored to suit you and your situation.
You never know, you may be just fine or maybe your going through a confusing rough patch. Be hopeful, and I commend you for being a young person with the strength to reach out.

I don't know how old you are but mood swings are very common and a part of growing up -puberty, in other words. In fact, a lot of people way past puberty still have mood swings, and learn to deal with them. But if you are stressing out about them, make an appt. with your doctor. Self-diagnosing will just make you more anxious. Get help from a professional. You are going to be okay!





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