Am I bipolar or what, I have been acting really angry sense I was 14?!

Am I bipolar or what, I have been acting really angry sense I was 14?

I get mad over simple stuff, alot of things are starting to annoy me, I feel disgusted by myself and my weight, I feel that I need to improve the way people see me all the time, im always thinking of crazy things!! What is Wrong With Me??

See a psychiatrist and tell them your story. If you do have Bipolar Disorder, you will need medication to be stable. Here is some information on BP that I hope is helpful. Take care of yourself.

Here are a couple of free screenings for Bipolar Disorder:
Goldberg Bipolar Screening Quiz http://psychcentral.com/quizzes/bipolarq...
Free screenings at Depression and Bipolar Support Alliance:
http://www.dbsalliance.org/site/pageserv...

From their http://www.dbsalliance.org Website:
Bipolar Disorder
Bipolar disorder (also known as manic depression) is a treatable illness marked by extreme changes in mood, thought, energy and behavior. It is not a character flaw or a sign of personal weakness.  Bipolar disorder is also known as manic depression because a person’s mood can alternate between the "poles" of mania (highs) and depression (lows). This change in mood or "mood swing" can last for hours, days weeks or months.
Bipolar disorder affects more than two million adult Americans. It usually begins in late adolescence (often appearing as depression during teen years) although it can start in early childhood or later in life. An equal number of men and women develop this illness (men tend to begin with a manic episode, women with a depressive episode) and it is found among all ages, races, ethnic groups and social classes. The illness tends to run in families and appears to have a genetic link. Like depression and other serious illnesses, bipolar disorder can also negatively affect spouses and partners, family members, friends and coworkers.
Symptoms
Bipolar disorder differs significantly from clinical depression, although the symptoms for the depressive phase of the illness are similar. Most people who have bipolar disorder talk about experiencing "highs" and "lows"---the highs are periods of mania, the lows periods of depression. These swings can be severe, ranging from extreme energy to deep despair. The severity of the mood swings and the way they disrupt normal life activities distinguish bipolar mood episodes from ordinary mood changes.
Symptoms of mania - the "highs" of bipolar disorder
•Increased physical and mental activity and energy
•Heightened mood, exaggerated optimism and self-confidence
•Excessive irritability, aggressive behavior
•Decreased need for sleep without experiencing fatigue
•Grandiose delusions, inflated sense of self-importance
•Racing speech, racing thoughts, flight of ideas
•Impulsiveness, poor judgment, distractibility
•Reckless behavior
•In the most severe cases, delusions and hallucinations
Symptoms of depression - the "lows" of bipolar disorder
•Significant changes in appetite and sleep patterns
•Prolonged sadness or unexplained crying spells
•Irritability, anger, worry, agitation, anxiety
•Pessimism, indifference
•Loss of energy, persistent lethargy
•Feelings of guilt, worthlessness
•Inability to concentrate, indecisiveness
•Inability to take pleasure in former interests, social withdrawal
•Unexplained aches and pains
•Recurring thoughts of death or suicide


Bipolar Disorder Internet Resources:

Good Information than anyone can read:
From Wikipedia: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/bipolar_dis...
About.com: http://bipolar.about.com/

Support, Resources and Information:
Depression and Bipolar Support Alliance: http://www.dbsalliance.org
National Allisance for the Mentally Ill: http://www.nami.org
Bipolar Significant Others http://www.bpso.org/
Pendulum per support: http://www.pendulum.org/

Good Sources of Information:
National Institute of Mental Health: Bipolar Disorder http://www.nimh.nih.gov/publicat/bipolar...

Medline Plus: Bipolar Disorder http://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/bipol...

MayoClinic.com: Bipolar Disorder http://www.mayoclinic.com/health/bipolar...

Johns Hopkins Medicine: Bipolar Disorder http://www.hopkinsmedicine.org/epigen/bp...

emedicine from WebMD: Bipolar Affective Disorder: http://www.emedicine.com/med/topic229.ht...

National Guidline Clearinghouse: Practice guideline for the treatment of patients with bipolar disorder (this includes the regulatory drug alters and warnings) http://www.guideline.gov/summary/summary...

WebMD: Bipolar DIsorder http://www.webmd.com/bipolar-disorder...

PsycCentral:
Goldberg Bipolar Screening Quiz http://psychcentral.com/quizzes/bipolarq...
Bipolar Disorder http://psychcentral.com/disorders/sx20.h...
Online Resources http://psychcentral.com/resources/bipola...