Sounds like hormonal growing pains! From your wording, it sounds like you and your ex-friend are well under the age of 20, which is when serious disorders(Bipolar) are the earliest it can be detected.(I have had doctors tell me the new standards for diagnosing) She could very well be depressed and over stimulating stresses combined with the natural development of her brain and body. She does sound like she needs to seek counseling. What is her home life like? If she has problems there and she isn't willing to talk about them may be yet another reason for her behavior. Some doctors and way too many misinformed people are to willing to put a label on someone who has behavioral issues and think they all need medicine, when a few good discussions can really put things back into perspective. If you are really concerned, talk to her parents,siblings(if older) your coach, and your school counselor. Make sure you have ALL the information before you judge.
Sounds like you are still her friend if you are asking for help to help her. Best of Luck!
2006-10-21 06:33:01
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answered by warandpeace 4
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This is serious. It sounds like Bi Polar Personality Disorder. The symptoms you describe fit perfectly. You might try to talk with her when she is in a level period and tell you you are there to help, that sometimes her behavior scares you, but you love her as a friend. Try to suggest she see a mental health professional. If she is Bi Polar, she would then be referred to a psychiatrist. Medication is necessary for any treatment to work. At present there is no cure, only treatment. Don't push it. Suggest it only once; anything more than that she will see it as nagging.Again, wait till she is in a level mood before trying to talk with her.
I can understand why you had to get away from her. Life around her must have been a real zoo. If you can still be a friend, fine. You may even be able to help her calm down sometimes if she trusts you enough. Please don't spend a lot of energy and time with her because you know how stressful that is. You can't help anyone unless you take care of yourself first. And lay off on the guilt trip on yourself. You had no way of knowing why she acts like she does. If you cannot handle being around her, OK. Maybe you can talk with someone else she is close to about what you have learned here.
Good luck to you and to her. Believe me, she has the rougher path to follow.
2006-10-21 05:35:09
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answered by bob h 5
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There is a disorder Called Bipolar disorder where there mood swings from one way to the other. Here is part of what it is:
About Bipolar Disorder
Emotional highs and lows are part of life for everyone. But, 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.
What is Bipolar Disorder?
Bipolar disorder (also known as manic-depression) is a serious, lifelong medical condition. It affects more than 2 million people in the United States.
Bipolar disorder is a treatable illness. And when symptoms are treated, life can be better.
The exact cause of bipolar disorder is unknown. It’s a medical condition. Bipolar disorder may be related to a chemical imbalance in the brain, genetics, or abnormalities in brain structure.
People with bipolar disorder can have mood swings, including depression (extreme lows) and mania (extreme highs).
A period of depression or mania is called an episode. Individuals may experience episodes of depression or mania throughout life.
Episodes may be separated by long periods with few or no symptoms. To help keep bipolar disorder under control, medication is often taken even when few or no symptoms are present.
What are the types of episodes in bipolar disorder?
Depression
While most people feel sad or "down in the dumps" from time to time, people with bipolar disorder may have depression that is so severe they cannot function. They may not have the energy to get out of bed or to eat, and they do not enjoy the things they used to.
Bipolar depression can come back again. Worst of all, a person with bipolar depression may begin to think of suicide.
You can read more about it on the website and hopefully get some insight about your friend. I hope you can talk her into getting to a doctor to see if she has it or something else. If she does, they have medicines that can treat it.
2006-10-21 05:11:34
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answered by Stephanie F 7
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This does NOT sound like bi-polar to me. If you read the long post on it, it says (as I believe is the case) that the mood swings occur over days or week, not seconds.
Whatever this IS does sound pretty serious, though.
However, I don't know what you can do about it. Have you discussed any of this with her family? That's the best I can suggest.
I suspect she wouldn't be receptive to your suggesting she seek psychological help.
2006-10-21 06:37:31
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answered by tehabwa 7
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I have a mental illness but to me it sounds like she's got issues or and a split personality. You should talk to her about it and see if she notices that she does that.
2006-10-21 06:36:32
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answered by delawaregirl83 3
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Definitely sounds like she's bi-polar. She needs help...immediately.
2006-10-21 05:13:04
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answered by Anonymous
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Poor girl! Just stay away from her, and if you can't stay away, stay very calm so you don't set her off. Talk to your school counselor and see if they can get her parents to get her some help.
2006-10-21 05:13:20
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answered by Catspaw 6
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I wouldn't diagnose her with anything just yet but she seriously needs to see a shrink.
2006-10-21 05:15:18
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answered by retrodragonfly 7
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Yup..... She's probably Bi-Polar.
2006-10-21 05:11:30
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answered by Anonymous
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She's a nutcase. Avoid her like the plague.
2006-10-21 05:18:46
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answered by Anonymous
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