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 think I am bipolar, but no one has tested me for it or even suggested it. I have been diagnosed with chronic depression and PTSD, I am also very tired all the time. I have mood swings alot. Most of the time I am just tired...I think that is from the depression and the meds are not working yet. Sometimes all of a sudden I will be so depressed I want to commit suicide. Other times I am just nervous, very nervous, others times I am numb, usually lately no desire to do anything, then the other day I caught a wild hair and rearanged the living room cleaned all day long! That was the first time I had lifted a finger in months around here. Then sometimes I will get really and easily aggrevated at people around me. What do you guys think? These things happen practicaly on a daily basis. Why hasn't anyone tested me for this. I just started seeing a therapist (2visits). I feel terrible all the time. What do I do? Does this sound like bipolar to you?
deleted_user
You need to see a pdoc.
Dixe4me
I have been , all she does is discuss how I am doing on my meds. 20 min. and I'm out of there.
tommymott
Find another pdoc who understands that you want to be evaluated for BP. For me a diagnosis doesn't change much, but it does narrow down treatment options!
Pulpit
You said you already see a pdoc but she only asks you how your doing with your meds, I have been seeing my pdoc for 3 years and my appts. are short also and my doc asks about my meds how their doing too. You only started seeing your pdoc and taking meds. She probably is diagnosing you but it may take a while. It took my pdoc 2 years to diagnose me with bp1. You can't get a proper diagnoses after just a few short visits and it takes a while to figure out what meds are best for you...that's why she asks. Talk to her about your concerns, when I first started going to my pdoc he started from scratch and he didn't think I was bp...until he got to know me! LOL It has been 11 months and we are still trying to find the right cocktail of meds to work for me...aaahh!!!! The best thing you can do is have an honest open communication with your pdoc. If your able keep a journal and bring with you, this helps to remember things you would forget to mention. You may need to find a new pdoc if this one isn't interested in diagnosing you. Be patient and keep in touch with us here on DS. Take care and all the best to you. Ramona xooxxooxoxox
Dixe4me
Thanks pulpit your reply really helped. I will talk to her about my concerns.
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