SBS 0 #1 March 21, 2006 So, someone said to me today that they think that I am bipolar. My grandma and dad, to be exact. I have no idea. Most people that I have mentioned it to think that it's ridiculous, but I am not offended by the possibility, I am just pissed about the circumstances and how it was said. Anyway, what is it? I can read medical stuff, but I think it's better to have a real life description. -S_____________ I'm not conceited...I'm just realistic about my awesomeness... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
shropshire 0 #2 March 21, 2006 If you find out that you are.... dont let it get you down (.)Y(.) Chivalry is not dead; it only sleeps for want of work to do. - Jerome K Jerome Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SBS 0 #3 March 21, 2006 If it does, it'll get better in a couple o days, right? _____________ I'm not conceited...I'm just realistic about my awesomeness... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SpeedRacer 1 #4 March 21, 2006 People tell me I talk out of my ass a lot, does that make me bipolar? Speed Racer -------------------------------------------------- Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Icon134 0 #5 March 21, 2006 Interesting... I know my cousin is borderline bipolar and my mother has thought off and on as I grew up that I might be as well... because occasionally I have some extensive mood swings. (which have been demonstrated on here...) I'm not sure I've helped... Livin' on the Edge... sleeping with my rigger's wife... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
RkyMtnHigh 0 #6 March 21, 2006 "Bipolar" (or manic-depressive) is the most mis-diagnosed psychiatric condition (notice I didn't say "disorder"). Many people are diagnosed with anxiety or depression when they are actually bipolar. When they take the meds for anxiety/depression it only exacerbates the bipolar condition. Being bipolar isn't anything to be embarrassed or ashamed of as it is very common and many never get treatment. There are varying degrees of the condition as well...some are extreme and obvious, but many are subtle. _________________________________________ Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Rebecca 0 #7 March 21, 2006 First off, love the sig. Second, it's basically a condition that causes you to have swings from depression (even debilitating, paralyzing) to manic upbeatness (can't sleep, lots of energy) That's the laymen's explanation, and it varies from person to person in severity and the effect on your life. What do your grandma and dad know that they feel they can diagnose you? Is it in the family? It is in mine... How do you feel? Do you feel like you function well? Did they cite specific symptoms? you've got to ask yourself one question: 'Do I feel loquacious?' -- well do you, punk? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
livendive 8 #8 March 21, 2006 My understanding is that it's basically depression followed by mania (thus the "manic-depressive" nickname for it), but you probably knew that too. Most people know the signs of depression, e.g. social withdrawal, poor self-esteem, lack of hope, loss of (or excessive) appetite, and possibly suicidal thoughts. The manic symptoms include irresponsible spending, excessive drug use, risky sex, insomnia, etc...basically going full bore, consequences be damned. I think in the worst cases, the manic phases get to the point of psychosis, but I don't really know. Just my uneducated 0.5 cents. Blues, Dave"I AM A PROFESSIONAL EXTREME ATHLETE!" (drink Mountain Dew) Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SBS 0 #9 March 21, 2006 QuoteWhat do your grandma and dad know that they feel they can diagnose you? Is it in the family? It is in mine... She read in a magazine about it and she said that the description fits me to a T. Basically, my father is pretty absent, and he said to her that the reason is that he doesn't talk to me because he doesn't feel like he can help me, and thinks that I need to seek professional help. Personally, I think it's an excuse, just like the list of the other excuses that he has used throughout the years. I have mood swings, and they can be pretty severe. I don't fear the condition, the excuses is what pisses me off and the shifting of blame. I feel like I may have a problem, but don't know what it is. Whatever it is, my tagline of the day is "they make medication for what I may have...but they don't have a pill for 'asshole' "_____________ I'm not conceited...I'm just realistic about my awesomeness... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
FIREFLYR 0 #10 March 21, 2006 I deffinately have some bipolar tendencies, wether you "are" or "arn't" isn't important, wether your life is negatively affected is the important thing. ~J"One flew East,and one flew West..............one flew over the cuckoo's nest" "There's absolutely no excuse for the way I'm about to act" Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Icon134 0 #11 March 21, 2006 QuoteI deffinately have some bipolar tendencies, wether you "are" or "arn't" isn't important, wether your life is negatively affected is the important thing. ~J Amen... that hits the nail on the head. Which is part of the reason I've never done anything about my potential "problems" ScottLivin' on the Edge... sleeping with my rigger's wife... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SBS 0 #12 March 21, 2006 social withdrawal SOME poor self-esteem YES lack of hope SOME loss of (or excessive) appetite SOME possibly suicidal thoughts. SORTA NOT REALLY irresponsible spending YES excessive drug use NO risky sex NO COMMENT insomnia NO_____________ I'm not conceited...I'm just realistic about my awesomeness... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
wingnut 0 #13 March 21, 2006 my aunt is.... ______________________________________ "i have no reader's digest version" Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
briguy 0 #14 March 21, 2006 Debra Lafave claims to have bipolar disorder. google her name if you don't believe me. ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Michele 1 #15 March 22, 2006 Steve, if you think you might be, go see a psychiatrist and get their assessment. They're the ones who count. If it's not true, you'll be able to say "well, Gramma, that's not the reason. Dad's an asshole." If it is true, you have options to consider. Get a real therapist/counselor to give you a diagnosis, rather than here on DZ.com. There are some amazing folks (and they've posted here), but it's definitely not the same as having a Dr. tell you. Like we always say about skydiving, don't trust what you read...talk to your instructor (in this analogy, a therapist.). Be aware, people, that bipolar can kill you, just as quick as major depression can. Ciels- Michele ~Do Angels keep the dreams we seek While our hearts lie bleeding?~ Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
FIREFLYR 0 #16 March 22, 2006 Quotesocial withdrawal SOME poor self-esteem YES lack of hope SOME loss of (or excessive) appetite SOME possibly suicidal thoughts. SORTA NOT REALLY irresponsible spending YES excessive drug use NO risky sex NO COMMENT insomnia NO Honestly, the yes no maby answers to the above Q's dont mean anything. I'm doing a term project on Bipolar disorder, If you really had a Problem....you would know.(kinda like porn ya know it when ya see it Ill give you an idea of what some of above Q's are looking for or some likely possibilities. social withdrawal: You don't leave the house answer the phone....for days/weeks poor self-esteem seriously low lack of hope Life will never get better no matter what i do loss of (or excessive) appetite Barely eat anything (possibly lots of booze) order 3 desserts. possibly suicidal thoughts. Making plans, figuring out how you would. irresponsible spending :Go out and max out all your credit cards on ...stuff just anything you like at the moment, that watch , a trinket...whatever without any thoughts or worries about consequences. excessive drug use, Drinking heavily for days, cocaine binges, more drinking,.... risky sex No thought to consequences...often while excessively using drugs alcohol. insomnia ... ....thinking you have super powers, indistructability...etc... Everyone has better or worse days, you might want to go see a psychiatrist/psycologist to see what they say, they might have some helpful suggestions. relax. ~J"One flew East,and one flew West..............one flew over the cuckoo's nest" "There's absolutely no excuse for the way I'm about to act" Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Michele 1 #17 March 22, 2006 QuoteIf you really had a Problem....you would know Not necessarily. You might just think you've got the blues...'cause you feel good - really good - sometimes. You might just think other people aren't as "intense" about things as you are. You might just pick up that gun during an impulse buying spree which spirals down into depression and bang, off goes your head...all while thinking there really isn't much wrong. Steve. See a Dr. Have them diagnose you properly, not a group of people on the internet. Ciels- Michele ~Do Angels keep the dreams we seek While our hearts lie bleeding?~ Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
2fat2fly 0 #18 March 22, 2006 Yes, but not to a degree requiring medication. I wouldn't want to give up the highs just to avoid the lowsI am not the man. But the man knows my name...and he's worried Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
marks 0 #19 March 22, 2006 QuoteYes, but not to a degree requiring medication. I wouldn't want to give up the highs just to avoid the lows hahaha, I love that excuse. you don't need meds then, your just human. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
marks 0 #20 March 22, 2006 I'm fucked up as hell, everyone I know see's it and only the bright one's learn to respect it. I can turn a situation into a nightmare for you or anyone, I can do the same to myself, but I can also hyperfocus in a stressfull situation that only few humans can even ever dream of. Make me take my fucking meds.!!!! as long as I can keep myself out of "enough" trouble to stay free, free to be me, then I will be fine... so why do the haters have to try and bring me down with the negative coments about who I am. jelouse? maybe? who knows, but Im comfy in my skin. naaaaa, im not bipolar. I have never ever thought about killing myself. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites RkyMtnHigh 0 #21 March 22, 2006 Through several messages with him, I agree. I'm not a PhD in Psych..yet however being exposed to many many Bipolar friends who are on meds, I agree he is a mild case at best. He's far from needing meds to control his emotional state. _________________________________________ Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Girlfalldown 0 #22 March 22, 2006 Here, let me help you Steve. Bi: A person who is attracted to and/or has sex with both men and women Polar:having a pair of equal and opposite charges Hmmm... Did that help at all? -------------- (Do not, I repeat DO NOT, take my posts seriously.) Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Join the conversation You can post now and register later. If you have an account, sign in now to post with your account. Note: Your post will require moderator approval before it will be visible. Reply to this topic... × Pasted as rich text. Paste as plain text instead Only 75 emoji are allowed. × Your link has been automatically embedded. Display as a link instead × Your previous content has been restored. Clear editor × You cannot paste images directly. Upload or insert images from URL. Insert image from URL × Desktop Tablet Phone Submit Reply 0
RkyMtnHigh 0 #21 March 22, 2006 Through several messages with him, I agree. I'm not a PhD in Psych..yet however being exposed to many many Bipolar friends who are on meds, I agree he is a mild case at best. He's far from needing meds to control his emotional state. _________________________________________ Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Girlfalldown 0 #22 March 22, 2006 Here, let me help you Steve. Bi: A person who is attracted to and/or has sex with both men and women Polar:having a pair of equal and opposite charges Hmmm... Did that help at all? -------------- (Do not, I repeat DO NOT, take my posts seriously.) Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
