bipolar symptoms

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Q: What symptoms do you associate with someone who is Bipolar?
When you think of someone that is Bipolar, how do you perceive them. What symptoms do you associate with someone who is Bipolar?

A: high and low
fast and slow
up and down
very happy one moment
very sad the next day

Q: What are the symptoms of bipolar?
I am very depressed and seem to be getting worse and am now wondering if I am bipolar? I have awful mood swings, get very aggressive and say things to people I don’t mean? I have alienated most of my Family because of it. Please help!

A: here this is a great article
Understanding Bipolar Disorder

http://www.helpguide.org/mental/bipolar_disorder_symptoms_treatment.htm

Q: How do symptoms of bipolar disorder initially present themselves?
Do they start out with gradual mood swings that may seem nothing out of the ordinary, or are they severe from the start?

A: Bipolar disorder isn’t anything that will start gradually and get progressively worse.You may have a slight case of it but usually isn’t a progressive disorder. There are a lot of good medications to help you and if yours is slight you may seek a therapist to help you control your mood swings.Educate yourself on organic or natural ways to help you also. You may be just missing something diet wise that might help you.

Q: What are the symptoms of bipolar disorder in children?
Are they the same as for adults, or different?

A: Adults manic and depressive swings last for days, in children they can cycle much more quickly. But they do have many of the same symptoms. I work with special needs children and had a bipolar student and learned alot from her family.

Readers Digest actually just had a good article on this, check out these links…
This site lists the criteria for diagnosis http://www.rd.com/content/earlyonset-bipolar-disorder-symptoms/

And this is one families experience:

http://www.rd.com/content/bipolar-disorder-in-children/

Whatever the case may be for your child, if you suspect this you need to be seeing a professional. Even if this is not the right diagnosis, obviously something is wrong. Get a referral from your pediatrician for a good psychiatrist. Not a psychologist, a psychiatrist. The first is a person who got a college degree in psychology and can do talk therapy but cannot prescribe medication, the second is a medical doctor and can prescribe medication. Both have their place, but for a serious mental disorder you need a doctor.

Q: What are the symptoms of Bipolar Disorder?
I mean is there more to the illness than just the manic mood and the depressive mood? What other moods are there and how does the person display it mentally and physically in personality?
How serious is this illness?

A: For me mania comes through as forced speach – my mind works so much faster than my mouth can go that I end up talking really fast – not just that though I feel like I have to keep talking .. when Im talking I can forget half way through my own sentense what I was even talking about and jump to a new subject and then I get really annoyed with people when they cant keep up with me. If the mania goes on too long for me another way people can tell is that I talk so quickly I actually start to stutter – Ive never had a stutter and Im 37 … I interupt peoples conversations, I offend people because I talk before I think about what Im saying and sometimes the stuff that I say could hurt but I cant seem to stop myself.

There is another mother at the school where my daughter goes to school who is also bipolar and I actually find it interesting I can be perfectly stable and she can seem like she is but when we get talking we bounce off each other and the conversation gets faster and faster and topic switches happen really quickly and without notice but that seems ok as we both seem to be able to keep up with each other.

I spend money BIG TIME – before I found out what was wrong with me I withdrew $65,000.00 from the equity in my house over a 5 month period … what did I buy?? I dont know – cant remember just stuff that I didnt need and most of it probably got thrown out … I went through an op shop shopping stage (op shops are charity clothing shops basically) anyway I found I could buy more for less and I thought I was really saving money – but really Im not sure I was I mean I bought a pair of boots that didnt even come close to fitting me but I like them and I was sure someone else would like them and I could give these boots to them .. of course I never gave them away they just lay around till I cleaned out again.

I had a business dream – I was going to revolutionise the way the body piercing and tattooing industry worked, I was going to set up a studio where piercing and tattooing happened but I was also going to do nails, massage, waxing… day spa stuff (you get the picture) I went and did a piercing course, spent thousands on equipment and jewellery (which is all sitting in the garage at home) as now Im medicated I know what I was planning wasnt practical for me.

I started seeing a guy who I knew nothing about (from a dating site) who I wont go into much detail but lets just say he wasnt the guy for me (broke the law in a bad way) but I didnt care I just had to have him touch me and I had to be touching him…. after I stopped things with him I started meeting up with every guy who made contact with me through dating sites at least 1 per week sometimes more.

I have to be careful with medications for other things .. when I get a cold I can get asthma that wont go away easily last time I was put on prednisone (a steroid) amongst other things and I felt myself rush into mania so I called my psychiatrist and he said that, that is a common effect for those with bipolar he said “how much are you on 5mg??” I said “no 50mg per day” he said “OH you had better come in we have to alter your meds NOW”

On the other hand…

When Im depressed I just wish the world would go away and leave me alone I want to stay in bed and not get out, I want to sleep all day and all night – sometimes I over eat and sometimes I dont eat at all but I have a child Im a single parent I have to get up and out and do things for her but I find it really really tiring pretending Im happy its exhausting. Family who know I have bipolar I dont even try to pretend all is good I just dont talk to them or I get snappy.

Is it serious??? Yes its serious it effects your life in huge ways.

Actually looking at this novel Ive just written I may be a little manic now but nothing too bad just very descriptive )

Q: What are some disorders or diseases that have similar symptoms to bipolar disorder? (in teens)?
Like, what are some disorders that you could have if you have extreme mood swings extremely often and for no apparent reason and you sleep a lot more or a lot less than usual etc. besides being bipolar.

A: Lots of them.

ADHD
ADD
OCD
Post Traumatic Stress Disorder
PMS
Normal teen hormones
Oppositional Defiance Disorder
Boarder Line Personality Disorder
Thyroid Problems
Insuline Resistance
Diabetes
Depression
Substance Abuse
Pain killer side effects from a physical injury
boredom

That is all I got of the top of my head, hope that helps.

(NOTE-NO ANSWER HERE SHOULD REPLACE THE QUALIFIED DIAGNOSIS OF A RUPUTABLE DOCTOR)

Q: Does anyone know all the symptoms of bipolar disorder?
We think our nephew may be bipolar.

A: I am bipolar.I am more than willing to answer any questions you may have about it. I don’t know all the answers but I can help research with you. I you want more info from me feel free to contact me. Click on my name to see my profile.

Now to best answer your question I will give you some links below. These sites provide about the same information, it’s just presented in different formats. I prefer the first one, but it’s really a matter of personal preference.

Sincerely,
Terry

PS: Yasmin is 100% wrong. Bipolar disorder is very real. It has had me angry at the world, depressed, suicidal at times, feeling like a failure, unable to hold jobs for very long, unable to establish or maintain personal
relationships. In other words, I hated life and living. I know I am not the only one, many other people report this as well. Now that I am on the correct medications, life is good. From my perspective, people are more friendly and polite and few things make me angry anymore. Yasmin needs to stop putting this bunk out to people trying to improve their lives and not advise people on something she/he knows nothing about. Pray for her/him and her/his ignorance.

Q: what are symptoms for bipolar depression?
i think i might have bipolar depression, every since last year. I always thought i was bipolar but now its some what mixed in with depression..?
i dont understand what im feeling anymore.

what are symptoms

A: Bipolar disorder is divided into several subtypes. Each has a different pattern of symptoms. Types of bipolar disorder include:

■BIPOLAR I DISORDER: Mood swings with bipolar I cause significant difficulty in your job, school or relationships. Manic episodes can be severe and dangerous.
■BIPOLAR II DISORDER: Bipolar II is less severe than bipolar I. You may have an elevated mood, irritability and some changes in your functioning, but generally you can carry on with your normal daily routine. Instead of full-blown mania, you have hypomania — a less severe form of mania. In bipolar II, periods of depression typically last longer than periods of hypomania.
■CYCLOTHYMIA: Cyclothymia is a mild form of bipolar disorder. With cyclothymia, hypomania and depression can be disruptive, but the highs and lows are not as severe as they are with other types of bipolar disorder.

The exact symptoms of bipolar disorder vary from person to person. For some people, depression causes the most problems; for other people manic symptoms are the main concern. Symptoms of depression and symptoms of mania or hypomania may also occur together. This is known as a mixed episode.

Signs and symptoms of the manic or hypomanic phase of bipolar disorder can include:

■Euphoria
■Extreme optimism
■Inflated self-esteem
■Poor judgment
■Rapid speech
■Racing thoughts
■Aggressive behavior
■Agitation or irritation
■Increased physical activity
■Risky behavior
■Spending sprees or unwise financial choices
■Increased drive to perform or achieve goals
■Increased sex drive
■Decreased need for sleep
■Inability to concentrate
■Careless or dangerous use of drugs or alcohol
■Frequent absences from work or school
■Delusions or a break from reality (psychosis)
■Poor performance at work or school

Signs and symptoms of the depressive phase of bipolar disorder can include:

■Sadness
■Hopelessness
■Suicidal thoughts or behavior
■Anxiety
■Guilt
■Sleep problems
■Low appetite or increased appetite
■Fatigue
■Loss of interest in daily activities
■Problems concentrating
■Irritability
■Chronic pain without a known cause
■Frequent absences from work or school
■Poor performance at work or school

Signs and symptoms of bipolar disorder can also include:

■Seasonal changes in mood. As with seasonal affective disorder (SAD), some people with bipolar disorder have moods that change with the seasons.
■Rapid cycling bipolar disorder. Some people with bipolar disorder have rapid mood shifts. This is defined as having four or more mood swings within a single year. However, in some people moods shifts occur much more quickly, sometimes within just hours.
■Psychosis. Severe episodes of either mania or depression may result in psychosis, a detachment from reality. Symptoms of psychosis may include false but strongly held beliefs (delusions) and hearing or seeing things that aren’t there (hallucinations). In some people, sudden psychosis (a psychotic break) is the first sign of bipolar disorder.

Symptoms in children and adolescents:

Instead of clear-cut depression and mania or hypomania, the most prominent signs of bipolar disorder in children and adolescents can include explosive temper, rapid mood shifts, reckless behavior and aggression. In some cases, these shifts occur within hours or less — for example, a child may have intense periods of giddiness and silliness, long bouts of crying and outbursts of explosive anger all in one day. Changing sleep patterns are also a common indicator of childhood bipolar disorder.

If you have any symptoms of depression or mania, see your doctor or mental health provider. Bipolar disorder doesn’t get better on its own.

Q: Could Accuntane decrease BiPolar symptoms?
Could Accuntane (oral medecine for acne) moderately decrease BiPolar symptoms and behaviour?

A: its not indicated for that, it has potential of vit A type toxicity and can produce severe birth defects.

There are many examples of drugs used for one thing found out later to be useful for something entirely different, for example amantadine use in influenza was found useful for parkinson’s disease.

Q: What are symptoms of bipolar disorder?
I have a friend who might fit the criteria. She gets ideas in her mind for no reason, rambles alot, always wants people to be dooing things for her and to apologize to her, thinks everyone is out to get her, is always mad, confused and unstable, depressed, only happy when drinking or someone is doing what she wants, contradicts herself alot, doesnt take responsiblity for her actions, says one thing and does another, thinks its okay to complain about other peoples actions, but if its her who does the same, then others are supposed to be understanding, very selfish.

A: The ideas and rambling sound like maybe, but a most of the rest sounds like more possibly a peronality disorder (borderline/narsistic personality dissorder). There is a lot of overlap of symptoms between the disorders. However one big difference is bipolar has clear periods of depression alternating with clear periods of mania, usually lasting weeks to months and you dont seem to be describing that at all. A lot of instability sounds more like a personality disorder

However no one here or you can say for sure. She needs to see a psychiatrist to find out and get treatment for whatever it is.

Q: What Are The Symptoms of Bipolar Disorder In Teenagers?
My niece has been acting out violently when she gets angry. she throws things, and hits people. she hasnt been doing well in school because she told me that she couldnt concentrate and she could never focus on studying, and she always lost her homework or couldnt finish it. please help!

A: Generally with bipolar disorder, the moods of a person are elevated to an extreme. There are four types of mood episodes in bipolar disorder:mania, hypomania, depression, and mixed episodes. Each type of bipolar disorder mood episode has a unique set of symptoms.

For example, for a manic, they have a very high happy mood. Feelings of heightened energy, creativity, and euphoria are common. People experiencing a manic episode often talk a mile a minute, sleep very little, and are hyperactive. They may also feel like they’re all-powerful, invincible, or destined for greatness.

For a depressive, they are at their lowest low. bipolar depression is more likely to involve irritability, guilt, unpredictable mood swings, and feelings of restlessness. People with bipolar depression also tend to move and speak slowly, sleep a lot, and gain weight. In addition, they are more likely to develop psychotic depression–a condition in which they’ve lost contact with reality–and to experience major disability in work and social functioning.

A mixed episode of bipolar disorder features symptoms of both mania or hypomania and depression. Common signs of a mixed episode include depression combined with agitation, irritability, anxiety, insomnia, distractibility, and racing thoughts. This combination of high energy and low mood makes for a particularly high risk of suicide.

If you spot the symptoms of bipolar depression in yourself or someone else, don’t wait to get help. Ignoring the problem won’t make it go away; in fact, it will almost certainly get worse. Living with untreated bipolar disorder can lead to problems in everything from your career to your relationships to your health. Diagnosing the problem as early as possible and getting into treatment can help prevent these complications.

If you’re reluctant to seek treatment because you like the way you feel when you’re manic, remember that the energy and euphoria come with a price. Mania and hypomania often turn destructive, hurting you and the people around you.

Best of luck

Q: what are signs of the slightest or critical symptoms of bipolar?
im curious someone i know may be?
and what are their thoughts?

A: Well, it alternates between really high moods and really low moods, more than the normal person would alternate between these moods.
Symptoms:
-Erratic behaviour, eg, being reckless, spending too much money, having too much sex
-Feeling increasingly irritated and on edge
-Racing thoughts
-Having ideas and thoughts that are sometimes impractical and aren’t realistic
-Feeling superior
Etc, that kind of thing
Those are the manic symptoms.

Depressive symptoms:
-Loss of appetite
-Loss of motivation
-Crying, feeling sad
-Loss of concentration.
ETC and all the normal depressive symptoms.

But if you want a more comprehensive insight then you should google it. And, I know. LOL

Q: What are some symptoms of being bipolar?
I have a friend who i think may be bipolar. he used to be this reall happy, cares-about-everyone kind of person, but since his exgirlfriend started going out with another guy, he has been suicidal and has been literally trying to kill the guy. this just isnt like him. is he bipolar?

A: Check out this web page:
http://www.mentalhelp.net/poc/view_doc.php?id=457&type=doc&cn=Bipolar%20Disorder
Good luck. If he is bipolar, he will need a lot of support.

Q: What are the symptoms of bipolar and depression?
Please. Help me.

A: Bipolar disorder (also known as manic depression) causes serious shifts in a person’s mood, energy, thinking, and behavior – from the highs of mania on one extreme, to the lows of depression on the other. More than just a fleeting good or bad mood, the cycles of bipolar disorder last for days, weeks, or months. And unlike ordinary mood swings, the mood changes of bipolar disorder are so intense that they interfere with your ability to function.

During a manic episode, a person might impulsively quit a job, charge up huge amounts on credit cards, or feel rested after sleeping two hours. During a depressive episode, the same person might be too tired to get out of bed and full of self-loathing and hopelessness over being unemployed and in debt.

The symptoms of bipolar disorder vary widely from person to person, with unpredictable differences in their pattern, severity, and frequency.

Common signs and symptoms of mania include:

* Feeling unusually “high” and optimistic OR extremely irritable
* Unrealistic, grandiose beliefs about one’s abilities or powers
* Sleeping very little, but feeling extremely energetic
* Talking so rapidly that others can’t keep up
* Racing thoughts; jumping quickly from one idea to the next
* Highly distractible, unable to concentrate
* Impaired judgment and impulsiveness
* Acting recklessly without thinking about the consequences
* Delusions and hallucinations (in severe cases)

Common symptoms of bipolar depression include:

* Feeling hopeless, sad, or empty.
* Irritability
* Inability to experience pleasure
* Fatigue or loss of energy
* Physical and mental sluggishness
* Appetite or weight changes
* Sleep problems
* Concentration and memory problems
* Feelings of worthlessness or guilt
* Thoughts of death or suicide

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According to the DSM-IV, major depressive disorder (or “depression”) is diagnosed when five or more of the following symptoms of depression are present for most of the day, nearly every day for at least 2 weeks. At least one of the symptoms must be either persistent sad or “empty” feelings or loss of interest in activities.

* Constant sadness
* Irritability
* Hopelessness
* Trouble sleeping
* Low energy or fatigue
* Feeling worthless or guilty for no reason
* Significant weight change
* Difficulty concentrating
* Loss of interest in favorite activities

Q: What are the symptoms of bipolar disorder or other personality disorders?

A: Symptoms of bipolar disorder involve intense mood swings between:
Abnormally high periods (eccstatic, joyous, reckless, hyper) where you begin to talk really fast, sleep less, and do reckless things (drive too fast, spend money you don’t have, etc.)

Abnormally low periods (depressed, lethargic, intense sadness or anxiety) where you slow down, sleep more, eat more/less than normal, or practice some form of self harm.

Your mood can change within minutes, hours days or even weeks.

If you have any of the symptoms of bipolar disorder it is extremely important to go to your doctor right away, as you will need to be put on some form of medication. People with bipolar disorder are at a high risk of suicide.

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