2006-10-24 14:25:00 · 10 answers · asked by maisie24 3 in Social Science ➔ Psychology
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2006-10-24 14:32:36 · answer #1 · answered by The Oldest Man In The World 6 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Bipoar has extreme shifts in moods, happy to sad very quickly and often. These shifts are not due to external factors.
There are two phases manic and depressive. Manic. Extreme amounts of mental activity. I told a friend that while i am in my manic phase its like I am watching myself on a huge IMAX theater screen with the brightest colors and the most crisp sounds. I feel like I am watching myself on the screen with the ability to stop the clip, peek forward to the next frame and then change what I am currently doing to dramatically impact the next frame (future). It is very surreal. I am extremely creative and this has helped me be very successfull. I write alot of poetry. I have earned many many awards at work. I read alot, barely eat hand hardly sleep. The feeling is so awesome.
Depressive cycle I cant get out of bed. I argue at everything and am very direct which others consider rude. I dont like being around people during this time.
2006-10-25 04:22:32 · answer #2 · answered by En1gma 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Think of the way a pendulum swings. On the left is depression and on the right is mania. When I am depressed (ie on the left of the pendulum) I am lethargic, sad, moody, overly emotional, and have next to zero energy. Now think of the happiest you have ever been. Full of energy, pep, so much so that you can't keep still or sleep. That's what it's like to be manic.
2006-10-24 14:33:52 · answer #3 · answered by hiram_liberal 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Bipolar is a chemical imbalance in the brain. One day you are happy and content in life and able to accomplish much and a few days later you are extremely depressed and may not even be able to get out of bed. You flip flop back and forth from happiness to depression. Hope this helps.
2006-10-24 15:27:41 · answer #4 · answered by Michelle 2 · 1⤊ 1⤋
It used to be called "manic-depressive" due to the two different extreme mood swings a person would go through. A good friend of mine explained that during the manic phase he would impulsively shop and make big extravagent purchases. The depressive phase he would suddenly be hit with depression that sometimes would leave him bed ridden for days and unable to go to work.
2006-10-24 14:37:53 · answer #5 · answered by Barbara M 4 · 0⤊ 1⤋
The first answer is good, but the mood swings don't work like that. The "highs and lows" last days and more likely weeks at a time in true cases of bipolor disorder.
2006-10-24 14:32:31 · answer #6 · answered by averyanne77 4 · 1⤊ 1⤋
Bipolar disorder is a mental disorder that manifests in extreme moods swings from euphoria to depression. It is due to a chemical imbalance in the brain that causes the individual to have difficulty in modulating his or her emotional responses.
This impacts on relationships, functioning at work, school , and overall health and well-being.
Ther has been considerable sucess with medication and psychotherapy.
2006-10-24 14:32:01 · answer #7 · answered by copestir 7 · 1⤊ 2⤋
One day I can be extremely happy and in love with the world, the next day I can be ready to kill my husband and curl up in a corner and die. I get temporary highs from shopping, but then when I am done I feel even worse. In the back of my mind I am aware of everything I am doing, but I am powerless to stop it.
2006-10-24 14:33:33 · answer #8 · answered by Flower Girl 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
You experience highs and lows. One moment you will be bouncing off the wall with excitement and energy. The next day you are extremely down. You may show your compulsive side by overeating or shopping.
2006-10-24 14:27:27 · answer #9 · answered by mamatohaley+1 4 · 0⤊ 1⤋
in simple terms bipolar people have a difficult time controlling the intensity of thier emotions and the frequency of thier mood swings.
they go from happy to sad quickly.....and back again.
2006-10-24 14:33:19 · answer #10 · answered by beckdawgydawg 4 · 1⤊ 2⤋