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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Manic and Angry?

nic4024
nic4024

Can mania present itself in the form of extreme anger? I always thought it was the opposite, happiness and thinking you're invincible and having delusions that you've done things you may have not, etc. My dad tends to get very very abusive and angry almost beyond control. Does this happen to anyone?

Sunshinegirl0228
Sunshinegirl0228
Sure can. Here's a link I found by a simple google search:
https://g.co/kgs/8QELv7
MayB
MayB
For many people mania comes in the form of anger....
Community Leaderacuriousfish
acuriousfish
oh yes it can - it has the same energy of conventional mania but in the other direction - mixed state can have alot of anger too.

You may find this useful
https://www.dailystrength.org/group/family-friends-of-bipolar/discussion/long-post-about-how-to-help-someone-with-bipolar

if you do please reply on that thread so it remains on that board for other people that visit.
dobiedots
dobiedots
Yes, I've had episodes where I was hypomanic and EXTREMELY angry at everyone and everything. It's so hard to control,,
SplitScreen
SplitScreen
I encourage you to visit the Family and Friends of Bipolar board instead of posting this here. This group is for people who actually have bipolar. It's our safe place. Not healthy for us when you start putting us under a microscope. Posts like this trigger me and are upsetting.
TC40
TC40
I get very bad. I feel very angry. I Wish It were an elated feeling!!!
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