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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help i think im bipolar but not sure.

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I am 18 years old and I have felt for the past few years like I am struggling with undiagnosed bipolar disorder. I have mentioned this to my mom but she refuses to hear it.
It feels as though I am always looking for some kind of high or some kind of change. I have been to three different colleges and had 6 different majors in a year and a half. I graduated a year early from high school. I change my mind constantly. More than most people. Whats different about this is that I dont do it because its needed, I just get bored or maybe im just having one "down" day and its almost like im running away so I try to rearrange my life.
Also I have a horrible tendency to say things I dont mean and take out my frustations on the one I love and I know this is bad but I just cannot control my thoughts no matter how hard I try. The list could go on and on of reasons why I think I have bipolar disorder..
ex: extremely high sex drive..jealousy..mood swings..

I hide it very well by pretending to be happy..working and spending time with friends but I am feeling more and more trapped with this.
Can anyone who has this disorder tell me of their experience or give me some advice.
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looking for a high, or seeking extremes can be part of a personality disorder...or even just adolescence *shrug*
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I am sorry that you are going through this. My advice would be to go to your regular who can recommend a psychiatrist. Best of luck to you.
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Best piece of advice is to go see a doctor and get his professional opinion, 'cause not everyone here knows what they're talking about all the time ;) I think what you're describing could be a bunch of different things.
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I would recommend you have a good physical by an experienced aldolescent medical doctor to make sure your thyroid, blood sugar etc are all functioning healthily. Then based upon his/her findings get a referral to a good adolescent psychiatrist. I don't mean to belittle you as I know you are technically an adult but your body is still in adolescence.
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also is having these.. i dunno I guess like emotional breakdowns a symptom..its weird its like the SLIGHTEST thing will cause me to just collapse..like if my bf doesnt call me when he says I break down..not just like whoa is me my bf doesnt love me crap..like I mean I panic and all these thoughts run through my head like is he okay??? and I just freak out...its weird and when my mom gets even a little upset with me I just collapse..im really worried about this.
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sorry, I shouldn't have speculated. Good luck.
colella
colella
write your list of reasons why you think you have BP and see your gp. i personally had highs and lows everyday and they would change as quick as clicking your fingers. i became extremely promiscuois. and i to would tell people what i thought and it wasnt in a nice why. it was my mum who picked up the signs as these things i was doing were completely out of character for me
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sorry i just keep thinking of all theses things.
one of the biggest concerns is the FEAR.
I mean i am TERRIFIED of EVERYTHING.
darkness, being alone, driving, not being able to hear people, elctricity, fires. its so bad that I cannot sleep at night because I am scared someone will come in my apartment or a fire will start or the elctricity could go out and i'll be stuck in the dark. not only that but I have CHILDLIKE fears..like monsters..dont laugh its serious.
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I would really suggest writing down all of your symptoms & problems/issues that are concerning you, try to be as thorough & detailed as possible. Then take all of this to your doctor. It is so important to get the proper diagnosis. Only a professional can tell you what is going on, & they are going on observation & the information you are providing them with. Good luck!
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