Bipolar Disorder Support Group

Bipolar disorder is not just a single disorder, but a category of mood disorders marked by periods of abnormally high energy and euphoria, often accompanied by bouts of clinical depression. This is the place to talk about your experience with bipolar disorder, learn from others' experiences, and find support.

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I need some help......

deleted_user
deleted_user
I have always suffered some form of depression, but recently a counselor suggested that I may be bipolar. At first I laughed her off, but over the last 6 months I have kind of tracked my thoughts and moods and realize that she may be right.

Here is my issue, when I am depressed, I know it. I do not necessarily ever "know" when I am manic, I am too busy conquering the world. I do realize looking back when I have been manic.

Is this normal?
beckyp
beckyp
Sounds like it may be mania you are experiencing. the only way to know for sure is to be diagnosed by a psychiatrist(pdoc). Try to keep a daily journal of your feelings and emotions and a mood chart is helpful too. Take it to your appt when you see the pdoc.
deleted_user
deleted_user
I'm with becky. I can't diagnose you, but you could be experiencing hypomania. That's what I experience. It's harder to detect than mania, but certainly can feel good.
tommymott
tommymott
In my experience, that's normal.
dancingd
dancingd
If you mean "Normal " as in BP..sure sounds like normal BP traits...but best to see a professional, a psychiatrist to get a proper DX, and then maybe get yourself on a good med combo,before you hit some rough times.......because , if you are in fact BP...rough times are coming

Good luck
CarlaBent
CarlaBent
I can't say for sure, but it's enough reason to see a Pdoc and get a diagnosis!!! If you ARE Bipolar, and you receive the proper treatment for it, your life might get a lot better!!!
Good luck!!! (((((Hugs)))))
deleted_user
deleted_user
Thank you for your responses. I have an appointment with my primary so he can refer me to the pdoc. I am just hoping to get to the bottom of why I am on such a constant rollercoaster!
1seekingpeace
1seekingpeace
stolenbypair, when you do go to the pdoc, make sure you tell them everything, incuding the voices you mentioned on your other post. I was just diagnosed today, never have had full mania/ or been manic.. Never have seen or heard things that were not there, but that maybe the other type BP.. I am new to this, so I deffinately am not the one to answer your questions. All I can say is hang in there, and try to get in to see someone as soon as you can!
deleted_user
deleted_user
Thank you, I will. I guess it has always been a part of me (the screaming inside) that I never thought to mention to anyone.
mugwort
mugwort
I agree with first member who replied. Only a psychiatrist can tell.
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