im freakin bipolar. i need so much help?!

See a psychiatrist. I'm bipolar, and what you describe sounds just like me when I was your age. Contrary to what that other person said, this sounds nothing like borderline personality disorder. Not to mention, no psychiatrist will diagnose borderline personality disorder for a 13 year old.

Since you have a family history of bipolar, that is the most likely cause of your problems. If you suspect you are bipolar or are diagnosed with bipolar disorder, you should read Welcome to the Jungle by Hillary Smith. It is by far my favorite book on the topic and it helped me a lot. Her writing style is casual and amusing (nothing like many books about bipolar written by psychiatrists from a clinical perspective). Hilary Smith is bipolar herself, so you get to read about bipolar from the perspective of somebody who has actually lived with the disorder rather than somebody who has just treated patients who have the disorder. It is easy to follow and understand and is fun to read while being very informative. Below is a link to Hilary's website.

http://www.hilarytsmith.com/jungle/index…

Man get on some serotonin meds and get a therapist. You should also research into the subject as much as you can so you get a better understanding of why it's happening. I have mental health issues as well. Hope everything works out.

If there's history of mental illness in your family is very likely that as you and your mother said, but the proper person to decide that is a psychiatrist, and it's really necessary, I suggest you keep asking your parents to get you one and start therapy as soon as possible, and yeah of course you need individual attention! and it's completely messed up what your mom is doing! if your parents don't get you anything, try to get help at school, (they must have a counselor or psychologist) there's nothing to be embarrassed about, is a disease and its in your genes, BUT THERE IS A SOLUTION, so don't despair :) you are not alone, here's a link of a support group http://www.dailystrength.org/c/Bipolar-D… hope it's useful and you get well soon.

I'm sorry you're going through this. Your mom probably just doesn't know what to do for her son and is feeling helpless, but being that I don't know her, I can't say for sure. But if she is blabbing to all kinds of people rather than just asking a friend for advise, I'd be pissed too, because its not the whole world's business.

Why don't you try talking to a school councellor or teacher your trust instead? You do need to talk to someone, and maybe that is a better option for you. If your parents are asking what's wrong, then they care about you and are worried. They probably just want to help you, like any good parents would, but don't know how & probably would not be ashamed of you, just want to help. But if you can't talk to them, then I really do recommend someone at school. Best of luck and again I am sorry you're going through something like this

P.S: "Jerry" is completely wrong to say Borderline Personality Disorder because you've only given a few of your problems, not a whole list (Borderline has a list of 9 symptoms you need to have to be diagnosed) and Borderline is very, very unlikely in a 13 year old boy! He's contradicting himself, as Borderline is something that you can't properly diagnose until you're older and I really doubt you have it, so you have to speak to a psychiatrist to get diagnosed. You may just be going through some NORMAL teenage emotions and anger--your mom can't diagnose you and neither can people on here. If you don't ask your parents for a psychiatrist, please ask someone at school to give you some information about getting one

Borderline Personality Disorder is more likely; I suggest that you view http://your-mental-health.weebly.com/g.h… and page X about it; bipolar disorder is addressed on pages 1, & C. Note that bipolar disorder is much overdiagnosed, particularly with teenage girls, where mood swings are more likely to be as a result of raging hormonal fluctuations; see page R, at Weebly).

I am confident that if those people were aware of the risks, and/or serious side effects of the medications used to treat bipolar disorder, including organ failure, and permanent tardive dyskinesia, it would be much less fashionable, and many more sufferers would opt for a trial of the alternative treatments for 6 months, to see if they were sufficient. Even if not, maintaining them as complementary treatments may well reduce the amount of prescription medication required.

The wise, and experienced mental health professional may well defer a diagnosis until the teen years have passed, when a level of stability is usually attained in early adulthood.

Just because your Mom says it doesn't necessarily make it true. Only a doctor can give you a proper diagnosis. I am also Bipolar and have been on meds/in therapy for 16 years. When I first started having issues as a teenager (14) my parents weren't very supportive of the idea. My school had a substance abuse counselor that I would see about once a week and it was my saving grace. I of course encourage you to be persistent with your parents about getting you a therapist and psychiatrist. The two pronged approach works best. I agree with the other response that you should do as much research as possible to understand your illness. You may be able to find a support group online or through your local hospital. You can also try your local NAMI chapter. It definitely helps to be around others who know what you are going through. Do not be ashamed. Your mother is talking about you because she is scared and doesn't understand. Being mentally ill doesn't make you a bad person, it makes you a sick person who has no control over their disease. Empower yourself with knowledge, medication and a positive support system. If you would like someone to talk to you can find me on Facebook, Justine O'Connor in Radcliff, KY. I would be happy to help you research doctors and support groups or just be an understanding ear.