What could these symptoms mean?

Question

My sister has a problem with moodswings... the only thing i can think of is bipolar.
Just a second ago she was laughing at something tha tsomeon esaid, then teh next minute she was getting really pissed off because i shook the tabasco sauce ebfore i used it... any ideas on what else this could be besides bi polar? and if it is bipolar, then could you list any other ways of diagnosing it (without professional help that is)? thanks

Answer 1

Mood swings are only 1 of many symptoms of bipolar disorder (I or II). We all experience mood swings at some time or another. There could be many factors contributing to your sisters mood swings. Its very thoughtful of you to care so for your sister. If you want to, the below link is helpful in helping diagnose many medical ailments.

http://webmd.com

Answer 2

us girls can be very complicated little creatures. Is she a teenager? She could be going through some big hormonal changes, any chance she's pregnant or (shh! about to have that monthly visitor?) There are just so many things that could cause mood swings, maybe she was hungry, or has something on her mind. I've certainly gone from happy to crank-fest in a matter of moments before ( and for almost no reason). Talk to her see how she's doing.
She may need to see a doctor, does this happen a lot?

Answer 3

First the age could mean alot here to help yah ,age you have post menpasual,but mood swings are a serious thing ,because homones are a big part of a womans mind and actions and nerves ,so you really didnt give enough information to help alot ,sorry about this but without age hard to say .

Answer 4

It could be numerous things. PMS, bipolar, other health problems. But to answer your other question, No she can not be diagnosed with bipolar without going to a professional. It's just like any other illness. Someone can't just diagnose them self with diabetes, now can they.

Answer 5

Bipolar disorder causes dramatic mood swings-from overly "high" and/or irritable to sad and hopeless, and then back again, often with periods of normal mood in between. Severe changes in energy and behavior go along with these changes in mood. The periods of highs and lows are called episodes of mania and depression.
Signs and symptoms of mania (or a manic episode) include:
Increased energy, activity, and restlessness
Excessively "high," overly good, euphoric mood
Extreme irritability
Racing thoughts and talking very fast, jumping from one idea to another
Distractibility, can't concentrate well
Little sleep needed
Unrealistic beliefs in one's abilities and powers
Poor judgment
Spending sprees
A lasting period of behavior that is different from usual
Increased sexual drive
Abuse of drugs, particularly cocaine, alcohol, and sleeping medications
Provocative, intrusive, or aggressive behavior
Denial that anything is wrong
A manic episode is diagnosed if elevated mood occurs with three or more of the other symptoms most of the day, nearly every day, for 1 week or longer. If the mood is irritable, four additional symptoms must be present.
Signs and symptoms of depression (or a depressive episode) include:
Lasting sad, anxious, or empty mood
Feelings of hopelessness or pessimism
Feelings of guilt, worthlessness, or helplessness
Loss of interest or pleasure in activities once enjoyed, including sex
Decreased energy, a feeling of fatigue or of being "slowed down"
Difficulty concentrating, remembering, making decisions
Restlessness or irritability
Sleeping too much, or can't sleep
Change in appetite and/or unintended weight loss or gain
Chronic pain or other persistent bodily symptoms that are not caused by physical illness or injury
Thoughts of death or suicide, or suicide attempts
A depressive episode is diagnosed if five or more of these symptoms last most of the day, nearly every day, for a period of 2 weeks or longer.
A mild to moderate level of mania is called hypomania. Hypomania may feel good to the person who experiences it and may even be associated with good functioning and enhanced productivity. Thus even when family and friends learn to recognize the mood swings as possible bipolar disorder, the person may deny that anything is wrong. Without proper treatment, however, hypomania can become severe mania in some people or can switch into depression.
Sometimes, severe episodes of mania or depression include symptoms of psychosis (or psychotic symptoms). Common psychotic symptoms are hallucinations (hearing, seeing, or otherwise sensing the presence of things not actually there) and delusions (false, strongly held beliefs not influenced by logical reasoning or explained by a person's usual cultural concepts). Psychotic symptoms in bipolar disorder tend to reflect the extreme mood state at the time. For example, delusions of grandiosity, such as believing one is the President or has special powers or wealth, may occur during mania; delusions of guilt or worthlessness, such as believing that one is ruined and penniless or has committed some terrible crime, may appear during depression. People with bipolar disorder who have these symptoms are sometimes incorrectly diagnosed as having schizophrenia, another severe mental illness.
It may be helpful to think of the various mood states in bipolar disorder as a spectrum or continuous range. At one end is severe depression, above which is moderate depression and then mild low mood, which many people call "the blues" when it is short-lived but is termed "dysthymia" when it is chronic. Then there is normal or balanced mood, above which comes hypomania (mild to moderate mania), and then severe mania.
In some people, however, symptoms of mania and depression may occur together in what is called a mixed bipolar state. Symptoms of a mixed state often include agitation, trouble sleeping, significant change in appetite, psychosis, and suicidal thinking. A person may have a very sad, hopeless mood while at the same time feeling extremely energized.
Bipolar disorder may appear to be a problem other than mental illness-for instance, alcohol or drug abuse, poor school or work performance, or strained interpersonal relationships. Such problems in fact may be signs of an underlying mood disorder.


http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bipolar_disorder
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Answer 6

if it is manic depressive bipolar it is a type called rapid cycling. other possibilities are new medications , if she is young god only knows what all of the new hormones are doing , talk to her internist he could run some tests that would rule out biological causes

Answer 7

why do you wanna diagnose this with out a professional? So she could be schizo and possibly kill you and your family while your sleeping, all because you took the damn tabasco.

Answer 8

bi-polar disorder is hard to diagnose. it depends how old she is. is she 15 or 35. see what i mean. anyway, everybody has a little oddness about them and giving them a label is pretentious. i would think she will be alright

Answer 9

Most likely, it's not bipolar. Bipolar mood swings can switch quickly but they last quite a while. She might just be bitchy with you.

Answer 10

maybe your sister has hypoglycemia or diabetes. That also explains mood swings. The best thing is to check with your doctor.