Do I have something wrong with me?!


Question: Do I have something wrong with me?
I am a 17 year old boy. Well recently I've been noticing how I have extreme mood swings of anger, being extremely happy, seriously quiet, going etremely hyper and pretty much any behaviour you can imagine. I have looked into it a bit because it's kinda wierd, but is their any chance I have a personality disorder? I first noticed when I was talking to my girlfriend and suddenly started shouting at her for no reason, it was like the smallest thing got me really angry. Afterwards I got really scared because I had made her unhappy and shouted at her, but I didn't know why. I also noticed another time a few days later when me and my girlfriend were in her room and she was worried about me because I was being extremely quiet, but then I walked out the room to go to the toilet, and when I came back I was full of energy going extremely hyper and my girlfriend got quite worried because she was wondering how I had such a change or behaviour in the space of 30 seconds. After this I have started to notice how I have extreme mood swings. I love my girlfriend and she says that my mood swings are a part of me so I shouldn't worry. But I just don't want to be a burden to her because I have a feeling she will get bored of my constant change in mood. Ever since I remember I have always felt things so strongly. I do enjoy the smallest things and even the tiniest of things makes me the happiest or sadest person in the world etc. But I just wondered could my mood swings be caused by the way I feel things or is there anything wrong with me because I feel like this. Any advice or help is welcome.
Thanks & Goodbye =)

Answers:

u may have Bipolar Manic symptoms include:

severe changes in mood-either unusually happy or silly, or very irritable, angry, agitated or aggressive unrealistic highs in self-esteem - for example, a teenager who feels all powerful or like a superhero with special powers great increase in energy and the ability to go with little or no sleep for days without feeling tired increase in talking - the adolescent talks too much, too fast, changes topics too quickly, and cannot be interrupted distractibility - the teen's attention moves constantly from one thing to the next repeated high risk-taking behavior; such as, abusing alcohol and drugs, reckless driving, or sexual promiscuity Depressive symptoms include:
irritability, depressed mood, persistent sadness, frequent crying thoughts of death or suicide loss of enjoyment in favorite activities frequent complaints of physical illnesses such as headaches or stomach aches low energy level, fatigue, poor concentration, complaints of boredom major change in eating or sleeping patterns, such as oversleeping or overeating

Although there's no cure for bipolar disorder, treatment can help stabilize moods and help the person manage and control symptoms. Like other teens with long-lasting medical conditions (such as asthma, diabetes, or epilepsy), teens with bipolar disorder need to work closely with their doctors and other medical professionals to treat it. ITS ALOT I KNOW BUT HOPE IT HELPZ :P



You have to work on regulating your emotions. You may feel things deeply, and that could be a sign of an artistic person. But, choosing which emotions to act on, and which ones to control is all part of growing to adulthood.

Work on self-control, self-esteem, self-regulating behaviour, and maintaining your moods and state of mind.



your problem is now called bioplar.
print out your question and take it to ordinary doc and ask for bipolar meds, it also helps to exercise and take long walks, join a gym



My 18 year old sister gets this with the whole happy one minute, mental the next, then normal again, then crying. Very changable she went to the doctors who diagnosed BPD (Bi-polar Disorder) she now has medication to control it.



U are probably deppresed bout something bc deppresion makes u sleep too much and changes ur mood ramdomly just like u said it changes ..think about it.. Ask urself if there is something that deppreses u or makes u sad.
Peace



These are typical symptoms of something called Bipolar disorder, but this does not necessarily mean that you have it. You are 17 and possibly at the height of your maturation. Changes in the levels of hormones such as testosterone and other androgens can have the effect that you describe above. If the problem persists and becomes a real problem in your life you should consult a professional and they are sure to be helpful. Any advice that does not include consult a professional, please disregard.



Mood swings and the like can be caused by many different things. Personality disorders or bi-polar can be to blame, but so can stress, a lack of sleep, and many other factors. If this is worrying you, talk to your GP or maybe your school therapist, and they may be able to help you get to the bottom of this. It is unlikely, however, that you have a serious personality disorder.




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