2006-09-30 14:45:04 · 12 answers · asked by Anonymous in Family & Relationships ➔ Other - Family & Relationships
Bipolar is a mental illness that used to be called Manic/Depressive Disorder. This is a chemical imbalance that tends to show up in young adults (early 20s). A person usually will have periods of depression to periods of euphoria. Their behavior is very erractic, they can become extremely restless (not sleeping for days), promiscious and at times combative. There are meds to control this but once the meds get in their system and start to work, the person usually feels like they dont need it and stop taking it.
2006-09-30 14:52:51 · answer #1 · answered by da_red12 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Hi there,
My son is bipolar with schizophrenia. He goes from being depressed to being manic. His mood will change and will get mad at you for no reasons, he has his quiet times but those are very seldom. He hears voices and thinks that people are following him. People with bipolar think that they are the best thing on earth. Some like my son have a very high I-cue(don't know if spelled correctly). He can build you a computer from the bottom up that works perfectly, as a matter of fact he build the one I am using now. This disorder will never go away. Medications are the only way these people can live a almost good life. We didn't find out that my son had this disorder until one day he tried to commit suicide. Then when they took him to the mental hospital he started talking. He is still not okay but I love him to death, and he knows that I will there to defend and protect him no matter how old he is. I am just content to have him in my life, he has shown me to be compassionate to others like I am with him. So please don't feel sorry for me, God sent me this child because he knew I could handle it. God bless
2006-09-30 15:07:14 · answer #2 · answered by Boricua Born 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
if you have bipolar disorder, these ups and downs can be so extreme that they can interfere with your daily life. Sometimes they can even be dangerous.
One day you may feel so depressed that you cannot get out of bed, and you do not enjoy the things you used to. Work seems impossible. On another day you may feel great, full of energy and creativity. On days like these, people around you might think that your actions are reckless and out of control.
Bipolar disorder is a lifelong medical condition that can be confusing and unpredictable--but you do not have to be embarrassed. It can be hard for people with the condition and for their families and friends. While there is no cure, the good news is that there are many treatments available to help treat the symptoms of bipolar disorder.
2006-09-30 14:48:07 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
Bipolar ailment is a psychological ailment the place the sufferer alternates between better than happy (manic) and extremely unhappy (depressive). There are numerous categories of bipolar ailment: bipolar I, bipolar II, cyclothymia and bipolar NOS. Bipolar I is the place the guy is going from manic to depressive, even nonetheless depressive episodes are actually not needed for a diagnosis as they're going to ensue whilst somebody has BP I. Bipolar II is the place the guy would not have mania, yet does have hypomania (that's the place you sense chuffed yet don't be afflicted by psychosis or severe social or occupational impairment) Cyclothymia is the place there is low grade cycling from hypomanic to melancholy, it is way less severe than bipolar II. Bipolar NOS is the place the guy would not meet the standards for the above issues yet nonetheless has indicators that reason considerable impairment. maximum folk's episodes final 3-6 months yet people who're speedy cycling have better than 4 according to year, they are able to even have unmarried days the place they circulate from depressed to manic and so on., you would be speedy cycling with any form of bipolar ailment. I basically went right into slightly element, yet i desire I replied your question.
2016-10-15 09:36:14 · answer #4 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Bipolar Disorder, also known as manic-depressive illness, ... Bipolar disorder causes dramatic mood swings from overly "high" and/or irritable to sad and ...
It is a brain disorder, and may appear to be other problem than mental illness
my friend family never knew what was wrong with his sister she was using drugs, trying to commit suicide
all of this started whenshe turn 17
I think that the desease appears at the teanage years
2006-09-30 15:04:09 · answer #5 · answered by waiting for baby 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
extreme mood swings and not much in the middle.
if you are bipolar or know someone who is, then best to talk with them while they are up and encourage them to seek help, coz when they are down the can be so depressed they even talk of suicide (some act on this impulse).
i've an ex-girlfriend who is bipolar and she's a wonderful person when up, but her down times are THE most destructive and it's all anyone can do to keep her from hurting herself.
best of luck with this one.
2006-09-30 14:51:18 · answer #6 · answered by pugsbaby 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Bipolar is a disease that messes with your emotions. If you have it you can be happy one minute and Crying or mad the next. It's really serious and you should have medication if you have it. People can get very violent if they have it.
2006-09-30 14:49:21 · answer #7 · answered by senthetic_sensation 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Bipolar is when you go from being really really happy (manic) to being really really depressed (depressive) its when you have really high highs and really low lows... constant mood swings going from being happy to being sad or angry.. constant or consistant crying..
2006-09-30 14:48:35 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
Having or expressing two opposite ideas or qualities.
2006-09-30 14:48:57 · answer #9 · answered by Oh, Marianne 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Web MD is a good place to start.
2006-09-30 14:46:43 · answer #10 · answered by Magicman 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋