Question about Bi polar disorder?!

Question about Bi polar disorder?

I am wondering if I might have bi-polar. is it possible to have some of the signs but not all? I have the depression most of the time but lately i have noticed manic episodes. my dr says i dont have it but i cant explain the arge. i actually fight with the guy i love. i mean full on fist fights now. he will prvoke me...knowing i am like this sometimes. is it him or me? please im me or email if u have an ideas

1 month ago
could my anger/ dpression states be a sign of borderline personlaoty disorder??

1 month ago
when i was 15 i was told i was manic depressive...but now i think after reading its more borderline personality dsoerder. could that be possible? i already know i have depression, trying to deal with that. can i have both?

Bipolar disorder is a serious illness. It can make a person’s normal moods seem extreme. It used to be called manic depression.

People with bipolar disorder have mood swings. Their moods can swing from very low (depression) to very high (mania). Bipolar disorder sometimes is confused with other types of depression.

Bipolar disorder is a lifelong illness. But today there are many treatments. People with bipolar disorder should ask their healthcare provider about the best way to keep their moods from swinging too far one way or the other.

Types of mood episodes

In bipolar disorder, or manic depression, each mood swing is called an “episode.” There are 4 main types of mood episodes that people with bipolar disorder can have:

Depression — Depression is when people with bipolar disorder feel very sad. Sometimes this can go on for a long period of time. They may not even want to get out of bed or eat. They don’t enjoy doing things they used to do.

Mania — Mania is the other side of bipolar disorder. Mania may start with a good feeling, almost like a “high.” Or it may make a person feel very irritable and angry. People with mania may do very risky things.

Hypomania — Hypomania is a milder form of mania. It can make people feel good. They may think they are getting more things done. But the “feel good” stage can change into mania or depression. Hypomania is different from mania because it doesn’t get in the way of things like work or family. It sometimes is not even noticed as a problem.

Mixed mood — This is when feelings of mania and depression go back and forth quickly, sometimes even in the same day.

Bipolar disorder, sometimes called manic depression, can be hard to detect because the symptoms can be similar to other mood disorders. Some people have the condition for 10 years or more before a healthcare provider diagnoses it.

**My thoughts...From what I have read, you don't have all of the symptoms of bi-polar disorder. Only a doctor can give you the proper diagnosis. If you are irritable, and full of rage like you say, you may just need anger mangement classes. Also, are you seeking treatment for your depression? If you aren't, that could be the reason for your anger.

Be open and honest with your boyfriend. Tell him how you are feeling. It isn't helping your relationship if he is provoking you. Depression is a real disease, and he needs to be supportive of you...not causing you more problems. It might be a good idea if he goes to an appointment with your, or maybe anger management himself. Remember this, though...before you can work on your relationship, you need to work on yourself. Concentrate on getting yourself better, then everything else will fall into place.