Some people might choose, in the sense that if they really wanted to they could fight it with positive thinking but feel like they can not so they stay depressed or have mania because they were diagnosed with that disorder when it could really be they are not willing to try and gain control over their emotions and behavior.
2006-06-18 20:51:23 · 5 answers · asked by applesauce24k 1 in Health ➔ Mental Health
When a human is confused about their own mental and emotional state, they are in the worse condition to judge how much they have been disrupted from their usual state of mind.
Outside feedback and analysis is a must if the disruption is so sever that daily routines are abruptly changed or ignored. Often a close family member can do this, but in the most sever cases a trained professional is required.
Yes there are personality types which can easily become dependent upon drugs or therapy or the attention they get by being "mentally ill." But these are unusual cases. Most people who have had a recent disruption are not aware that they are acting any differently than they had only a short time before.
This is not a matter of choice or training or determination. In most cases, the treatment does not have to continue forever. A good healer with be able to determine when the treatment can be modified or stopped.
2006-06-23 15:21:26 · answer #1 · answered by Richard 7 · 69⤊ 1⤋
I think that if a person were to suspect that they are depressed or have bipolar with the severe peaks and valleys of emotion the best feedback they would get would be from people closest to them...I live with someone who has chronic and severe depression and at times he's okay...then he begins to slide back into the pit. He rarely recognizes the signs himself...but I always do. I think that if someone didn't have a sounding board such as a spouse, close friend, or family then they should take their concerns to a doctor or counselor (especially a free counselor with nothing to gain from a diagnosis) to talk about possible symptoms and concerns.
I think that there is a big problem these days with people who claim to have certain diagnoses or maybe they actually do have the diagnosis of certain behavioral syndromes such as bipolar or ADD/ADHD and rather than really wanting to get better and have a normal life they prefer to live in their rollercoaster...unfortunately, they don't have to get treatment unless they are a danger to others...and even then it has to be extreme. This is sad and frustrating for everyone involved...and the people closest to them have to decide to what degree are they going to allow this person's behavior to wreak havoc on their own life...and where they are going to draw the lines... I have a niece and a nephew who are both very, very bipolar...and the bad behavior and excuses never stop coming...they are both grown adults and not children and though I recognize they need help, it can't be force on them...so each of us has to make the decision as to whether we are along for the ride or whether we will lock the door and watch from the safety of our homes.
2006-06-19 04:38:50 · answer #2 · answered by alexajbully 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
the answers here are good :)
I am sure there are many that run to a doctor with an issue and without much in the way of finding a background to base this on they just start writeing the prescription blindly..
For some of these people their suspected illness may be some kind of crutch to lean on when they are having a bad day.. or a way to excuse themself for making a poor decision.
The way is has been described to me by many psycholigists when I have asked them the question .. 'am I really sick or am I just too mentally weak to handle things rationally' the best answer has been.. different people have different reactions to different pressures or situations in their life.. if it is beyond your control and affects things like relationships or work.. then it is a valid concern.
Being bipolar is not a choice.. you can't just pick your head up and pretend the depression does not exist, and at the opposite spectrum when you are manic.. nothing in the world can bring you down.. the harder I try to gain control for this illness the more it takes me for an unwanted ride..
If you want a more detailed explaination for what it's like to be bipolar .. I will link you to a previous answer of mine..
In short.. mental weakness is a choice..
and mental illness is not.
please follow the link... it refers to mania.
http://answers.yahoo.com/question/index;_ylt=AvFY1eurq44t5y7_RSygr7vsy6IX?qid=20060615145627AARojOm
2006-06-19 05:52:00 · answer #3 · answered by lost_but_not_hopeless 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You know you, and you know how you normally feel. If you have been much more depressed than usual, you may very well have depression. In fact, just asking this means you're probably concerned...which means you already think there's something wrong. I'd suggest seeing a therapist.
Remember, though, that seeing a therapist does not mean you have chronic depression or that you will be drugged up or sent to a mental hospital. You may just need to talk it out. I used to see a therapist because I was so stressed out all the time. There's nothing wrong with it : )
2006-06-19 03:57:27 · answer #4 · answered by bezi_cat 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
i wud say if the condition or state you are in does not change and it is cotroling your life in whatever manner you should start taking action ASAP,that is go and see a doctor,sometimes it might be just depresion and sometimes it might be the begining of a much bigger thing .the botom line dont diagnose yourself there are profesionals who wil do that for you
2006-06-19 04:13:48 · answer #5 · answered by boomkat 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋