Avatar Posted by HelenaHorror 210 days ago (Question)
I have read up about bipolar disorder as i go to therapy sessions about my depression and i recently decided to check out all of the mental health issues. I have discovered bipolar starts in teenage years and i'm a teenager and im fully aware this isn't just 'because i'm getting to that age now' as its more severe, I have become very irratible over the last two years and angry easily and outbursts, suicidal at times and very tearful and feeling hopeless, this lasts for no more than a week usually, then on the other hand i sometimes feel on top of the world and do have racing ideas and people find it hard to keep up with me and understand me, while in this phase people often describe me and creatve and imaginatble as i come up with so many ideas which others can't see happening. I tried to explain to my mum that i feel im Bipolar but she says she doesnt agree. But i strongly feel i am, and am prepared to get help.


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Written by Edahn 209 days ago Rating: 0 | Rate Answer: + -

It's too hard to diagnose yourself, so you should ask your therapist. I too go through phases of extreme creativity and sadness that last a short amount of time, but I'm not bipolar. See what your therapist says about it and discuss your symptoms and the diagnostic criteria with your therapist.

Written by Clyde 209 days ago Rating: 0 | Rate Answer: + -

I would check with a doctor to make sure. As Edahn said, it is hard to diagnose yourself or for us to diagnose you over the internet.

Best,

Clyde

Written by Kateland 204 days ago Rating: 0 | Rate Answer: + -

I'm the same way...


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