Avatar Posted by UltimateUnhappiness 268 days ago (Question)
Just a month or so ago I went to a psychiatrist. My counselor, my mother, and myself thought it would be a good idea. Honestly, I wasn't expecting to hear that I had any type of mental illness or disorder, but to my surprise he told me I have a high chance of having bipolar disorder. Reading the answers my mom had written down from the basic questions asked while you're waiting for the doctor, he read that my father is suffering from bipolar disorder. He claimed there is no way to tell if I am bipolar or not because of my young age. When you're a teenager (especially a female), your emotions fluctuate from one extreme to the next, so it's difficult to point out a mood disorder.

The psychiatrist suggested I start taking medication for it now, claiming that I can outgrow it by the time I'm in my 20's. I refused to take the pills because I do not believe I am bipolar, or at least I am trying to convince myself and the others around me. I can't really tell the difference.

There are times when I can be very, very depressed. I will feel as if I'm carrying the weight of the world and it's crushing me. Emptiness, hopelessness and overall sadness take over. This can last a few hours, but it has also lasted nearly a month before as well. The whole year of Grade 8 I was suicidal. I've never attempted it but I wanted to.

Anger suddenly becomes uncontrollable for me sometimes. I can get so mad I yell at everyone in the house hold, including my dog. I try and get everyone to argue with me. By now my family has gotten slightly used to this as I've been doing it since I was very young. They aren't any less annoyed but they choose to ignore me rather than fight back with me anymore.

Here is the scariest part: the happiness. Sometimes I feel so utterly euphoric I could cry tears of joy. I laugh on for minutes, I make stupid jokes, I annoy the people around me with my over joyful mood. I know that these are symptoms of bipolar disorder, but I still want to know for sure if I have it before I put myself on some pills.

What do you think? Please help me out.


Answers


bella
268 days ago
Just so you know, we're not doctors/therapists therefore we can't do better than your psychiatrist. You could always ask for a 2nd opinion and also ask to try an alternative approach first.....like setting up an appointment with a dietician.

I agree its hard to make a certain diagnosis because of your age. I don't agree that you outgrow bipolar disorder. You can help by starting to eat a very healthy food regimen, minimizing processed foods and excess sugar. Start taking a multi-vitamin, an extra B-complex vitamin and a Fatty Acid supplement. Don't drink pop which plays havoc with your blood sugar. There has been evidence than young peoples moods are more intense when they eat processed sugary foods.

You should also learn how to do simple meditation and slow deep breathing. Think before you talk and act - learn how to leave the room rather than blowing up. Here's a website which talks about natural methods:

http://www.bipolardisorderliving.com/vitamins-for-bipolar-depression/
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