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By micro-events, I mean things that happen everyday that a non-bipolar person might be irritated with, but then shrug off or deal with it, whereas the same event for a bipolar person might send him/her scuttling to the far corners of the universe, now that their world has exploded.

I speak from personal experience: unfortunately, I have an all-or-nothing personality, and much to my own dismay, I can only see issues in black-and-white, and this gets me into heaps of personal trouble in my life, especially in relationships with family and my boyfriend.

I'm not officially diagnosed bipolar, but I'm wondering if the mood swings can be brought on by these external events as well as the biochemical imbalances (which I seem to experience as well- drastic mood changes for no external reason).

Thanks.

2006-10-31 01:50:20 · 5 answers · asked by Realmstarr 4 in Health Mental Health

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It sounds like bi polar to me.You must get a diagnosis in order to help you move on and live a productive life.Yes it is true it will destroy your life if left untreated.I wish you all the best.I was married to a man who has bipolar for 13 years and he did int want to keep taking meds.Bless his soul,he is a mess after taking meds for a while and then just stopping.

2006-10-31 02:12:15 · answer #1 · answered by lisa_loves_friends 2 · 0 0

Well, yes, mood swings in Bipolar Disorder are triggered by the environment. However, what you describe, particularly the comments about seeing the world in black and white and "scuttling to the far corners of the universe, now that their world has exploded" sounds far more reminiscent of Borderline Personality Disorder. BPD shares a great many symptoms with Bipolar, but the differentiating characteristics are feelings of emptiness and abandonment, and very rapid switches - people are either heroes or villains, with no in-between.

There are plenty of Bipolars and Borderlines to talk to at http://www.crazyboards.org

There's good news and bad news: the good news is that if it isn't Bipolar, then you miss out on all the scary meds, and BPD is treated through therapy, usually Dialectic Behavior Therapy. The bad news is that BPD doesn't have very good image in the psychiatric community. Like mental illnesses have 'good' images?

2006-10-31 02:13:19 · answer #2 · answered by Random Bloke 4 · 1 0

There are no tests for this...only the "doctors" oppionion based on what he is told....if your looking into handling this situation I would do your research before going down medication lane..because I really don't know of any mental doctor that won't put you on some sort of pill (which again there are no tests for)...
Anyway...just trying to help..do your research :)K?
The video below is about 5 mins if that....I recommend starting there.

2006-10-31 03:01:18 · answer #3 · answered by YourShopGirl.com 2 · 1 0

This is a very good blog, a beginner’s guide to abnormal psychology.
Short, clear and simple; and you can even post your question and contact the author regarding particular subject you are interested in

http://sensitive-psychoworld.blogspot.com/

2006-11-06 04:51:08 · answer #4 · answered by LIz 4 · 0 0

ok...if you have these kinds of issues you need to see a psychologist. they will diagnose you as bi-polar (if you are). then if you are diagnosed, you will probably explore treatment options...the best is to see a psychiatrist who can give you proper meds to control your illness. bi-polar is something that lasts forever. it is not a disease that can be cured. i'm sure there are other ways to control your symptoms and behaviours, but i think that medication is the best solution.

2006-10-31 02:06:27 · answer #5 · answered by Sarah 4 · 0 0

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