I am diagnosed with asperger's. However, I have also suffered for years with depression, sometimes it's reactive, other times it comes from nowhere. My mood swings are swift and extreme, I have periods of mania when I can't sit still or shut up talking and am generally excitable, but have other periods where all I feel is total despair for no reason and I would be quite happy to go to sleep and never wake up. Generally, I feel that I have no control over my thoughts, I am unable to relax from the moment I wake up, and feel constantly anxious. So, could I have manic depression as well? Or is it all part of asperger's?
2006-09-26 09:06:05 · 12 answers · asked by Anonymous in Health ➔ Mental Health
It is always dangerous to make these diagnoses yourself...and even more damgerous to expect unqualified people on the internet to diagnose you from one short paragraph.
Seek appropriate medical advice!
2006-09-26 09:10:48 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 3⤊ 0⤋
Yes,I think so.I had Asperger's-like behavior when I was a child,though I was never diagnosed(this was in the 60's-they didn't know as much then),and I have suffered from severe depression and anxiety disorder for all of my adult life.I wonder sometimes if I am bi-polar ,as I have the same symptoms that you describe,but I have never been evaluated for it;I take enough medication for the anxiety& depression,plus Chronic fatigue syndrome and chronic back pain.It's no fun,but I guess we must try and do the best we can with the cards we are dealt in life and always know that there are people who are much worse off than we are(though sometimes it's hard to imagine).Take care and hope you're feeling better.
2006-09-26 14:13:56 · answer #2 · answered by Dances With Woofs! 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
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2016-05-16 19:22:16 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I have borderline personality disorder (often confused with manic depression - but not the same at all.) I think it may be more likely this. (The mood swings are much faster than with Manic Depression/Bipolar) Do Google search for borderline - there are I think 5 diagnosive factors.
2006-09-26 09:10:40 · answer #4 · answered by Madam Rosmerta 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
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2016-10-01 09:38:48 · answer #5 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
First, you need to go to a doctor or to your local mental health clinic. They are diagnostic experts.
That said, we all try to diagnose ourselves, and yes, you can have multiple dx. Your question is like asking, if she has measles, can she also have a headache? It is the doctor's job to figure out if the "headache" is 1. a symptom of measles; 2. a result of medication; or another malady.
Good luck to you
2006-09-26 09:16:18 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Why not, I doubt Asperger's confers immunity and manic depression certainly isn't uncommon, so I'd say its certainly possible.
2006-09-26 09:14:06 · answer #7 · answered by Poppies_rule 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
yes. Mild symptoms would be a part of AS...but not major symtoms. Talk to your doctor about a dual diagnosis.
2006-09-26 09:09:08 · answer #8 · answered by kellettgal 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I have Asperger's and my symptoms aren't anything like those you describe. The least you can do is see a psychiatrist. xxx
2006-09-30 01:02:24 · answer #9 · answered by Helen B 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You poor thing, go to a doctor, they will be able to help you feel better and explain to you why you feel as you do
2006-09-26 10:08:13 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋