how do u know when ur bipolar and what can a 14 year old girl do to get help?

Question

i need to know this answer bad...

Answer 1

Well, first you need to look at your family history. Has anyone in your family ever been bipolar or had bipolar tendencies? If so, then here's the second question: Are you ADD or ADHD?

Here's my personal story:

I started my period at 11. By 13 I hit "teenager" years and by 14 I was into puberty. You know, boobs, hair, voice, the works. Except something happened. I turned into Frankenstein's Mood monster. I was always either really excited and upbeat, or so depressed that I would stay in my room for days and bite off anyone's head who tried to talk to me.

My family became so distraut that they finally talked about sending me to a boarding school. the house was always tense, but I thought it was everyone else. I was kicked out several times, moved back home, and just barely made it through my teen years without going crazy. When I was 21, I married, and my husband saw the same thing in me - we were always fighting, and I knew it was always my fault. I felt crazy because my moodswings were so bad.

After lots of research and lots of crazy doctors trying to prescribe me medicines, I learned the most facinating thing: Kids who are ADD or ADHD and go through puberty actually experience bipolar tendencies. It's a natural, hormone-imbalance. And since I was ADHD my whole life, it was normal. Man I wish someone had know that back then!!!!!!

Here's what you need to do: Find out if you're ADD or ADHD. Change your diet from sugars and white flours to lots of grains, good dark green vegetables, and unprocessed sugars and eat healthy. Exercise and work out regularly. Talk to your doctor about natural ways to balance out your hormones through this period. It's possible.

It's okay, you're going to be alright. You'll make it through this, even though now it doesn't seem like it.

If it is bipolar, you would have known at an early age, before this time. Since you're 14 and starting to experience these symptoms, I would say most likely it's that your hormones are turning you into a woman. Hang in there, girl!

Answer 2

At fourteen a lot of changes are happening ot your body. Don't assume anything. Hormonal imbalances can cause severe moods swings that make you feel weird or terrible, but it's not necessarily bipolar disorder. See your doctor and have him do blood tests to make sure your hormones are ok. Depending on those results, there are a number of hormone treatments or other medications that can bring things back into balance. If you do have bipolar disorder, there are medications that can help. IF you are diagnosed, it would probably be good to seek out a support group that has young people in it so you can talk to people around your age that are dealing with the same issues. Stay active and don't hide yourself away because of any diagnosis you receive. Best wishes!

Answer 3

Bipolar disorder, often referred to as manic-depressive illness, is one of the most common mental disorders. Typical for Bipolar disorders are unusual swings in a person's mood, energy level and ability to function. The consequences can be dramatic. People suffering from bipolar disorder experience difficulties in many aspects of their life. They often have difficulties in keeping a job, or finishing school. They often suffer from damaged relationships. Some of them even commit suicide. They also often abuse alcohol or drugs. The links below have some really good information if you're interested.

If you feel like your moods are unstable, or erratic to the point that it is disrupting your life or the lives around you, I suggest going to your general healthcare doctor and see what they have to reccomend. He/She may be able to refer you to a psychiatrist or nurse practicioner, (both of which can prescribe medicine to help ease the fluctuations). If you are having any anxiety in addition, I would also reccomend a counselor or child-psychologist. There are a lot of options out there for such disorders, but it's up to you and your parents to decide what the right treatment-path is for you. At the very least, there are a number of online-support groups to help if you just want to talk about it anonymously.

Best of luck!

Answer 4

I know 2 people, one has been diagnosed as bipolar, and the other has a family member that has been diagnosed. Some of the signs they have told me is "ups and downs". Meaning that when your up, your way up, like very out of control, hyper, unpredictable, unable to sleep for days, etc,. And when your down, your way down, unable to get out of bed for days, depression for no apparent reason, crying, uncontrollable anger,etc,. Talking to your doctor or a counselor is confidential and they could provide you with more sources, or if you have any family member that you can talk to, maybe they can help open a door for you. I'll be praying for you, I have a daughter the same age as you are, and I know that it's tough some times. But always remember that you are here for a purpose, and never give up on yourself, because you DO MATTER, and YOU ARE LOVED!

Answer 5

I found a web site listing symptoms, which is linked in the source. I also linked to a Kid's Health web site, but I would recommend you go to a doctor if you feel that you have the symptoms of bipolar disorder to see for sure. Good luck!

Answer 6

Although all of these answers can be helpful in searching out symptoms etc. you are best to go se your doctor and explain to him/her what are you are experiencing. Don't look up the symptoms now... they may cause you to lean more toward them when you are being questoned by your doctor. Talk to your parents or a school counselor if you trust them.
Your best bet is to talk to someone professional first before doing research on a mental illness. Don't take the chance of tainting your doctor's assessment by relying on what you have read since not everyone has the same symptoms.

Answer 7

You know you are bipolar when you go from extremely happy (or Manic) to extremely sad( depressed) You may also hear voices.

The best way to know if you are bipolar is to contact a doctor or psychologist.

Answer 8

You can't label yourself bipolar---What goes on with you?
depression?
yelling one moment, then sorry the next moment?

Answer 9

If you think you are you're going to have to ask your parents to see a doctor or psychologist. You don't have to tell them why if you don't want to, but if you go to one then you can get help and probably medicine for it.

Answer 10

one of my friends r bipolar. she told me that when she drinks coffee it has the opposite effects that it has on other ppl. It makes her sleepy. so try that if the samething happes 2 her she might b bipolar.