Ok. I'm convinced i'm bipolar someone give me advice?!
Question: Ok!. I'm convinced i'm bipolar someone give me advice!?
Ok!. I'm almost convinced I am bipolar!. I have been having really bad moody days, very bad, then all the sudden yesterday I was just so on top of the world, wanting to start stuff with some people that are hurting one of my family members, just as happy as could be to do it though!. This morning went to church such a great mood, in the car on the way home my mood went back to where it was before!. I had to take my klonopin to get me back to a I don't care state, does anyone think this is bipolar!? I don't know what's wrong with me, or a sugar low, anemia, what causes me to be so moody, yet yesterday out of the blue I was happy and excited for once, it's gone now!. I need advice bad!. I do have an appt with my doc but I need some advice on meds that don't make me put on any more weight than I have already gained!. I am fat!. Help me!Www@Answer-Health@Com
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You should probably mention this to your doctor!.
It would be a good idea to have a blood test done, to make sure there are no problems in the functioning of your thyroid!.
Mania is more than just being happy though- for me, it means I am highly agitated, just can not stop talking, and can not stop talking and moving and thinking extremely fast, I'll laugh at things that are not funny in a 'manic' way (to my closest friends, there is a real difference between my manic laughter, and my normal laughter)!.
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It would be a good idea to have a blood test done, to make sure there are no problems in the functioning of your thyroid!.
Mania is more than just being happy though- for me, it means I am highly agitated, just can not stop talking, and can not stop talking and moving and thinking extremely fast, I'll laugh at things that are not funny in a 'manic' way (to my closest friends, there is a real difference between my manic laughter, and my normal laughter)!.
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Criteria for Major Depressive Episode (DSM-IV)
A!. Five (or more) of the following symptoms have been present during the same 2-week period and represent a change from previous functioning; at least one of the symptoms is either (1) depressed mood or (2) loss of interest or pleasure!.
Note: Do not include symptoms that are clearly due to a general medical condition, or mood-incongruent delusions or hallucinations!.
depressed mood most of the day, nearly every day, as indicated by either subjective report (e!.g!., feels sad or empty) or observation made by others (e!.g!. appears tearful)!. Note: In children and adolescents, can be irritable mood!.
markedly diminished interest or pleasure in all, or almost all, activities most of the day, nearly every day (as indicated by either subjective account or observation made by others)
significant weight loss when not dieting or weight gain (e!.g!., a change of more than 5% of body weight in a month), or decrease or increase in appetite nearly every day!. Note: In children, consider failure to make expected weight gains!.
insomnia or hypersomnia nearly every day
psychomotor agitation or retardation nearly every day (observable by others, not merely subjective feelings of restlessness or being slowed down)
fatigue or loss of energy nearly every day
feelings of worthlessness or excessive or inappropriate guilt (which may be delusional) nearly every day (not merely self-reproach or guilt about being sick)
diminished ability to think or concentrate, or indecisiveness, nearly every day (either by subjective account or as observed by others)
recurrent thoughts of death (not just fear of dying), recurrent suicidal ideation without a specific plan, or a suicide attempt or a specific plan for committing suicide
B!. The symptoms do not meet criteria for a Mixed Episode!.
C!. The symptoms cause clinically significant distress or impairment in social, occupational, or other important areas of functioning!.
D!. The symptoms are not due to the direct physiological effects of a substance (e!.g!., a drug of abuse, a medication) or a general medical condition (e!.g!., hypothyroidism)!.
E!. The symptoms are not better accounted for by bereavement, i!.e!., after the loss of a loved one, the symptoms persist for longer than 2 months or are characterized by marked functional impairment, morbid preoccupation with worthlessness, suicidal ideation, psychotic symptoms, or psychomotor retardation!.
Criteria for Manic Episode (DSM-IV)
A!. A distinct period of abnormally and persistently elevated, expansive, or irritable mood, lasting at least 1 week (or any duration if hospitalization is necessary)!.
B!. During the period of mood disturbance, three (or more) of the following symptoms have persisted (four if the mood is only irritable) and have been present to a significant degree:
inflated self-esteem or grandiosity
decreased need for sleep (e!.g!., feels rested after only 3 hours of sleep)
more talkative than usual or pressure to keep talking
flight of ideas or subjective experience that thoughts are racing
distractibility (i!.e!., attention too easily drawn to unimportant or irrelevant external stimuli)
increase in goal-directed activity (either socially, at work or school, or sexually) or psychomotor agitation
excessive involvement in pleasurable activities that have a high potential for painful consequences (e!.g!., engaging in unrestrained buying sprees, sexual indiscretions, or foolish business investments)
C!. The symptoms do not meet criteria for a Mixed Episode!.
D!. The mood disturbance is sufficiently severe to cause marked impairment in occupational functioning or in usual social activities or relationships with others, or to necessitate hospitalization to prevent harm to self or others, or there are psychotic features!.
E!. The symptoms are not due to the direct physiological effects of a substance (e!.g!., a drug of abuse, a medication, or other treatments) or a general medical condition (e!.g!., hyperthyroidism)!.
Note: Manic-like episodes that are clearly caused by somatic antidepressant treatment (e!.g!., medication, electroconvulsive therapy, light therapy) should not count toward a diagnosis of Bipolar I Disorder!.
Criteria for Mixed Episode (DSM-IV)
A!. The criteria are met both for a Manic Episode and for a Major Depressive Episode (except for duration) nearly every day during at least a 1-week period!.
B!. The mood disturbance is sufficiently severe to cause marked impairment in occupational functioning or in usual social activities or relationships with others, or to necessitate hospitalization to prevent harm to self or others, or there are psychotic features!.
You should see a trained psychologist after looking over these symptoms you still believe you are bipolar!.
All the best!Www@Answer-Health@Com
A!. Five (or more) of the following symptoms have been present during the same 2-week period and represent a change from previous functioning; at least one of the symptoms is either (1) depressed mood or (2) loss of interest or pleasure!.
Note: Do not include symptoms that are clearly due to a general medical condition, or mood-incongruent delusions or hallucinations!.
depressed mood most of the day, nearly every day, as indicated by either subjective report (e!.g!., feels sad or empty) or observation made by others (e!.g!. appears tearful)!. Note: In children and adolescents, can be irritable mood!.
markedly diminished interest or pleasure in all, or almost all, activities most of the day, nearly every day (as indicated by either subjective account or observation made by others)
significant weight loss when not dieting or weight gain (e!.g!., a change of more than 5% of body weight in a month), or decrease or increase in appetite nearly every day!. Note: In children, consider failure to make expected weight gains!.
insomnia or hypersomnia nearly every day
psychomotor agitation or retardation nearly every day (observable by others, not merely subjective feelings of restlessness or being slowed down)
fatigue or loss of energy nearly every day
feelings of worthlessness or excessive or inappropriate guilt (which may be delusional) nearly every day (not merely self-reproach or guilt about being sick)
diminished ability to think or concentrate, or indecisiveness, nearly every day (either by subjective account or as observed by others)
recurrent thoughts of death (not just fear of dying), recurrent suicidal ideation without a specific plan, or a suicide attempt or a specific plan for committing suicide
B!. The symptoms do not meet criteria for a Mixed Episode!.
C!. The symptoms cause clinically significant distress or impairment in social, occupational, or other important areas of functioning!.
D!. The symptoms are not due to the direct physiological effects of a substance (e!.g!., a drug of abuse, a medication) or a general medical condition (e!.g!., hypothyroidism)!.
E!. The symptoms are not better accounted for by bereavement, i!.e!., after the loss of a loved one, the symptoms persist for longer than 2 months or are characterized by marked functional impairment, morbid preoccupation with worthlessness, suicidal ideation, psychotic symptoms, or psychomotor retardation!.
Criteria for Manic Episode (DSM-IV)
A!. A distinct period of abnormally and persistently elevated, expansive, or irritable mood, lasting at least 1 week (or any duration if hospitalization is necessary)!.
B!. During the period of mood disturbance, three (or more) of the following symptoms have persisted (four if the mood is only irritable) and have been present to a significant degree:
inflated self-esteem or grandiosity
decreased need for sleep (e!.g!., feels rested after only 3 hours of sleep)
more talkative than usual or pressure to keep talking
flight of ideas or subjective experience that thoughts are racing
distractibility (i!.e!., attention too easily drawn to unimportant or irrelevant external stimuli)
increase in goal-directed activity (either socially, at work or school, or sexually) or psychomotor agitation
excessive involvement in pleasurable activities that have a high potential for painful consequences (e!.g!., engaging in unrestrained buying sprees, sexual indiscretions, or foolish business investments)
C!. The symptoms do not meet criteria for a Mixed Episode!.
D!. The mood disturbance is sufficiently severe to cause marked impairment in occupational functioning or in usual social activities or relationships with others, or to necessitate hospitalization to prevent harm to self or others, or there are psychotic features!.
E!. The symptoms are not due to the direct physiological effects of a substance (e!.g!., a drug of abuse, a medication, or other treatments) or a general medical condition (e!.g!., hyperthyroidism)!.
Note: Manic-like episodes that are clearly caused by somatic antidepressant treatment (e!.g!., medication, electroconvulsive therapy, light therapy) should not count toward a diagnosis of Bipolar I Disorder!.
Criteria for Mixed Episode (DSM-IV)
A!. The criteria are met both for a Manic Episode and for a Major Depressive Episode (except for duration) nearly every day during at least a 1-week period!.
B!. The mood disturbance is sufficiently severe to cause marked impairment in occupational functioning or in usual social activities or relationships with others, or to necessitate hospitalization to prevent harm to self or others, or there are psychotic features!.
You should see a trained psychologist after looking over these symptoms you still believe you are bipolar!.
All the best!Www@Answer-Health@Com
We all have our ups and downs, our "off" days and our "on" days, but if you're suffering from bipolar disorder, these peaks and valleys are more severe!. The extreme highs and lows of bipolar disorder can disrupt daily activities and damage relationships!. And although it
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