2006-10-04 11:21:04 · 8 answers · asked by Gail 2 in Health ➔ Mental Health
I know I have an anger problem as well as being down and out all the time, that's why I asked is it possible and how do they test for being bipolar?
2006-10-04 11:28:23 · update #1
Bipolar disorder used to be refered to as manic depressive because it includes both manic or "up" phases and depressive or "down" phases. Depression is part of bipolar disorder, so I'm not sure that it would make sense to diagnose someone as both bipolar and depressed. It seems rather redundant. But definitely a bipolar person can be depressed, and if they're not taking their meds they almost certainly will be, at least at times.
2006-10-04 11:25:17 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
You are confused. Bipolar is about haveing "up" times, and "down" times, both way out of the normal range of emotions. Anger is a big part of depression though. If you are having problems with being "snappy" or "touchy" with other people, or feel like you may be over sensitive to what others say or do, you are probably just having the depression. I would recomend doing a search on the web for "signs of depression". That is a good way to judge what may be happening to you. You should also see a Dr. as depression is often caused by a chemical imbalance in the brain, and medication will make a HUGE difference.
2006-10-04 18:34:55 · answer #2 · answered by susan w 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Bipolar disorder (also known as manic depression) is a treatable illness marked by extreme changes in mood, thought, energy and behavior. It is not a character flaw or a sign of personal weakness. Bipolar disorder is also known as manic depression because a person’s mood can alternate between the "poles" mania (highs) and depression (lows). This change in mood or "mood swing" can last for hours, days weeks or months.
Bipolar disorder affects more than two million adult Americans. It usually begins in late adolescence (often appearing as depression during teen years) although it can start in early childhood or later in life. An equal number of men and women develop this illness (men tend to begin with a manic episode, women with a depressive episode) and it is found among all ages, races, ethnic groups and social classes. The illness tends to run in families and appears to have a genetic link. Like depression and other serious illnesses, bipolar disorder can also negatively affect spouses and partners, family members, friends and coworkers.
2006-10-04 18:26:58 · answer #3 · answered by swomedicineman 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Bipolar,also known as Manic-Depressive disorder, is believed to be gene based (although that research is currently being done).
Symptoms can be different levels of "mixed states" where both mania and depression are present. Prominent depression with hypomanic states would be another variation, as would prominent manic states with secondary depression.
Bipolar can be difficult to diagnose because if shares possible symptoms with other disorders such as ADHD.
I would recommend that you see a psychiatrist so that an accurate interpatation can be made of your condition.
2006-10-05 00:11:01 · answer #4 · answered by txrealestateagent 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I think a person with bipolar disorder has mood swings, pretty bad ones, so being depressed can definitely be a part of that. Feeling guilty about anything?
2006-10-04 18:29:37 · answer #5 · answered by Cammi 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Bipolar disorder usually begins in childhood or early adulthood, it is often not recognized as an illness
http://www.depressionandfamilysupport.info/articles/about-bipolar-disorder.php
2006-10-05 14:34:15 · answer #6 · answered by Dragan V 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You can have significant symptoms of depression and mania at the same time. It's called a "mixed episode".
2006-10-04 18:30:34 · answer #7 · answered by DawnDavenport 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
yes
2006-10-04 18:28:21 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋