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.
I have a question for the ladies of this group. Have you ever been confused about whether or not your skipping down mania lane or just getting your period?
Two days ago I would've sworn I was entering a terrible mania. My mind wouldn't shut up, I was an emotional wreck (for crying out loud I found myself sobbing hysterically because of an episode of Golden Girls!!), I couldn't sleep, couldn't concentrate and was snapping at everyone. I felt nuts and I'm fairly certain that my family would've agreed.
Then last night my period showed up and suddenly I feel better. Now it's pretty normal for me to get emotional a week prior, ovulation and all that, but I swear it's getting worse the older I get lol!
Oy, sometimes I just can't tell if it's a BP thing or a female thing messing with me! I'm gonna go hide under my heating pad now...
Two days ago I would've sworn I was entering a terrible mania. My mind wouldn't shut up, I was an emotional wreck (for crying out loud I found myself sobbing hysterically because of an episode of Golden Girls!!), I couldn't sleep, couldn't concentrate and was snapping at everyone. I felt nuts and I'm fairly certain that my family would've agreed.
Then last night my period showed up and suddenly I feel better. Now it's pretty normal for me to get emotional a week prior, ovulation and all that, but I swear it's getting worse the older I get lol!
Oy, sometimes I just can't tell if it's a BP thing or a female thing messing with me! I'm gonna go hide under my heating pad now...
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Woke up feeling very emotional and about to clock in at my place of employment. And can't place it all in writing but not been a good experience with my store manager or his boss. Defamation of my character is a concern. I've been losing appetite and weight. Trying to perform at work to keep myself from hospitalization as a result of toxic masculinity.
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I'm feeling down,, and got alot on my mind right now. I got grief going on, on top my depression and anxiety and now I got to worry about somewhere to live since I can't afford living here since my mom passed. So many bad things have happened since my mom passed. One thing after another it seems. Yesterday our fence fell from a storm that hit, had to call someone to prop it up. Thank...
BUT...I was just thinking about this with regards to my daughter...I mean she's 14 and just started her period about 6 months ago. And I'm ALWAYS wondering...it this behavior "normal BP", "normal period stuff" or "normal teen stuff"...OR the dreaded does this mean that one of her meds has stopped working? BLARGH...she will be starting the drama of High School in the Fall and I AM NOT READY!!!!!!! Hang in there Bree...heating pad = good, chocolate ice cream = BETTER!!!
Great job on the insight and putting "hormones" and "mania" together. I think you've come up with a fantastic topic of discussion for you and your doctor, therapist, and/or psychiatrist. Well done!
And while it often shows up within a week of starting your period, some people ovulate differently and could have their Worst emotional times in the Middle of their monthly cycle. Or right after. It's different for different women...
I guess if the "moodiness" is consistent in it's Time every month, its likely hormonal! It happens. *smile* My condolences.
:)