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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Disturbed420 02/17/2008

I have not yet been formally diagnoised with bipolar. However all of my signs and symptoms point clearly towards it. I am on medication for bipolar just waiting and waiting to see the psychiatrist again.. taking forever its quite irrating. I try to read up upon this as much as I can. I think I am type 2 but I am not sure. I don't fully understand the difference between 1 & 2... anything info on this would be appreichated

Thank you

deleted_user 02/17/2008

A Hare Krishna Shed Sale would be somethin' else !!

Disturbed420 02/17/2008

Thanks soo much for the responses especially urs Eyes
I know i can't self diagnois myself. I just wanna have a better understanding..can never have too much information

deleted_user 02/17/2008

You can.
That's a saying out of habit rather than real individual thought.

Too much information in BP is bad.It's very blurry.That's it's nature.
The labels are for the psychs and docs really.

Disturbed420 02/17/2008

true i am just gotta start keeping a mood start looking some up right now. was goin to do it A long time ago.. been procrasating on that.. not ne longer lol

dobiedots 02/17/2008

Dobie runs away yelping....

deleted_user 02/17/2008

Dear Disturbed,
Eyestwo hit the nail on the head. I'm a II and am depressed most of the time. When I go hypomanic, I go on spending sprees and have a little more energy. Good luck to you.

deleted_user 02/17/2008

Bipolar I Disorder In this type, you have had at least one episode of mania or mixed mood and often experience depression too. In between, your mood may be normal. Sometimes your mood swings happen when the seasons change.
Bipolar II Disorder In this type, you have had at least one episode of depression and at least one period of hypomania. Hypomania is a milder form of mania. In between, your mood may be normal. Sometimes your mood swings happen when the seasons change.
Cyclothymic Disorder This is a milder form of bipolar disorder. You may go back and forth between mild depression and a slightly elevated mood. But your mood swings are shorter and less severe. Many people with cyclothymic disorder go on to have a stronger type of bipolar disorder. This doesnt happen to everyone, though.
Bipolar Disorder Not Otherwise Specified This type of bipolar disorder is when you do not fit into the types mentioned above. The feelings of bipolar disorder vary from person to person.
Some people have what is called rapid-cycling bipolar disorder. This means they have had 4 or more periods of mania and/or depression in a year.

got from this webstite
http://www.bipolar.com/what_is_bipolar/types_of_bipolar_disorder.html

deleted_user 02/17/2008

just let a doctor diagnose you.

polarbare 02/17/2008

the pdoc will take your history and give you a better idea of which one you are...:D

deleted_user 02/17/2008

SEE....

The BP2s can't even do a kneejerk reaction.They don't even know ...

Don't say that BP2s are more forgiving either !!!

hahahahahahaha

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