Who here all has bipolar disorder? Define it in your own words...?

Answer 1

bipolar disorder disorder is the mood shift between the two "poles" of your emotions and i have it. my whole life has been a series of being the "life of the party" with a quick wit and creative sense only to turn rather quickly into a confused, depressed and viscious person. plus the fact that zero self esteem adds to the mixture. i had someone in my life for 5 years that i truly, truly loved and i dropped him without telling him in one day. i'll regret this till the day i die. this is just one example of a ruined relationship that a bipolar is so adept at.

Answer 2

I have been diagnosed with serve depression and are on anitdepressants to fix me. I have been to psychotherapist and that didn't work. When l really get down in the dumps or l cannot handle reality l slit my arm and bleed. I'm not a happy person and everything goes wrong. Being negaitve is my biggest enemy and l hate myself most days. I take and stop taking my medication to suit my moods. I know it's not a good thing to do but at this point l don't really care. Depression is real. The feeling of worthlessness and a never ending failure and pathethic is real. I keep my self isolated from people. Even though l have obligations to do, l do not socialize with those around me. I wear black most of the times, so l can fade into nowhere. I hate mylife and l hate me. So does that answer your question?

Answer 3

I was diagnosed with Bipolar disorder several years ago, and I wouldn't wish it on my worst enemy. It's a series of ups and downs, rapid cycling, people are accurate when they decribe it as being on a rollercoaster. At times my medications keep me stable, then my chemistry seems to change and they have to reevaluate me. I am in therapy and that helps some at least it helps me to understand my moods and how to control my behaviors.. It's sad that there is no cure for it, just medications to control the symptoms. It's hell when you're cycling from one extreme to another. Staying on your medication, getting plenty of sleep, and keeping your stress level down is probably the best way to stay safe.

Answer 4

I was diagnosed with Bipolar Disorder and PTSD a little over a year ago.
This past year has been a roller coaster. I have put my husband thru hell, and I feel a lot of guilt about it. We have only been married for 3 years. I feel like he got a broken bride.
I have gone thru a lot of meds this year, and I still havent found the 'magic mix'. My moods have been very unstable lately due to stress and family problems. I go from being elated to being unable to get out of bed. I never know what to expect from myself from day to day. I tried group therapy, but it just wasnt for me. I ended up more angry coming out than i was going in. All i can say is just hang on. Its a long and bumpy ride. You will findout who your real friends are.

Answer 5

My sister has this disorder. Until she was diagosed I was CONVINCED she was a psychopath. The F'ed-UP things she has done in her 23YR life while having this disorder is impossible to add up. Ruined MANY friendships and I personally have yet to forgive her for the stuff she did to me and others. Really a sad thing to have.

If I was to define it in my own words: You never know what to expect from the person and anything you do to help them won't help. Only thing is to somehow pray that they take their medication RELIGIOUSLY. Problem is, when they take the meds they feel they are cured and take themselves off it. VICIOUS CYCLE.

Answer 6

The hard part of it is that the periods may lst long and not immediaely follow each other. Its all words trying to understand emotional problems

Answer 7

I have Bipolar, but I know that I am fine because pancakes, five ooooky.

Answer 8

I dont have it but my husband and son have it...If I had to put it into words hmmmm....... A life altering experience, it does not allow one to be theirselve, one has a hard time keeping friends..living a full life..not trusting people...

Answer 9

Bi polar disorder or manic depression is extreme epsisodes of mania followed by extreme bouts of depression.

Answer 10

A friend of mine has it and he is miserable. One minute he's ok then all of a sudden he is angry as crap. He almost has to fight himself to control it. Then he hates taking his medications. It's hard to live with it.