Is anyone or know anyone who is bi polar?

Question

My fiance is usually sweet but some times he just clicks. He doesn't hit me or any thing but he gets verbally abusive. This is not his normal self. He will even try to hurt himself. He does sometimes get into go mode were he will clean until the whole house is done. I always thought that was weird but I just thought he liked a clean house. He doesn't do either that often but it worries me any ways.

Answer 1

Ok first off it doesn't matter WHAT he has, he needs to talk to a psych as he's obviously have issues. No one on this board can tell you want he has. Especially because mood swings and frenzied activity can be symptoms of any number of disorders and conditions. I'd also suggest you offer him an ultimatum. I have a friend whose husband told her if she didn't see a psych he'd divorce her. She had thrown a family size can of creamed corn at his head, amongst other things. She saw a psych, got the appropriate meds, and they now live happily ever after like normal people. You don't necessarily need to move out...just make it clear that his behavior isn't to continue and he's GOT to see a psych.

Answer 2

only a psychiatrist can correctly diagnose bipolar disorder after carefully taking to the person and family, and getting a complete history.
the main features of Bipolar Disorder (type i) include:
1. abnormal and persistently elevated or irritable mood
2. abnormally high self esteem (ie, i can fly, i can speak 10 languages, i can build a house in 2 days)
3. sleeping less without being tired during the day
4. talking really fast, no one is able to jump in
5. racing thoughts, lots of ideas ...
6. easily distracted by unimportant details
7. starting lots of projects, not being able to sit still
8. lots of risk taking, going on shopping sprees, having lots of sex, bad business decisions

these symptoms would last a week or more at a time.

there are also other possibilities besides bipolar to explain your fiance's mood or behavior. if you are concerned, you guys should really visit a psychiatrist who can sort out the details and also help with any possible treatment. If this is bipolar, there are a lot of treatments and therapy available, and the sooner her's treated the better.
since you mentioned that he has tried to hurt himself, i would say you should get some help very soon.

Answer 3

hay , I am bi polar and there are alot od symptoms to lok for depression, mood swings hiting highs and lows. that are heightened during these times Usually when a person is manic they have high energy are pleasent to be around''' then when a BI Polra person crashes it is not good . But there are levels of being BI Polar Some people are more often high functuning;; in another area or degree some need help with every day life.

Answer 4

If it worries you, you should trust your instinct. Talk to him about it at a time when he's not doing it. See what his response is. Bi-polar disorder is a very specific condition and needs to be diagnosed by a psychiatrist. Therapy can be a good idea for anyone, in my opinion, but not everyone will be open to the idea. First and foremost, be sure you're not in an abusive situation.

Answer 5

Yes, I am bipolar. I don't know if your fiance is, but it would probably help if he made an appointment to see his doctor about this. Bipolar disorder can be somewhat controlled with medications. Don't allow him to be verbally abusive to you. You need to set boundries for things like that. Maybe it would help if you educated him about bipolar disorder. Maybe leave some brochures about it laying around his house. This might help him to become curious and actually make a doctor appointment. Good luck to you and I hope his condition improves.

Answer 6

If you love him you would get some help. If he is not listening to you some one else would and could get to him, so just try talking to him when he is calm. Tell him what you experience when he is at his peak anger mode when you do this make sure he understands that you love him so he needs help. If that doesn't work you need help from another person he cares about like his mother or a sibling that is close to him. Always remember if you cant get to him some body else will. Make sure he knows that you are not trying to change him, he is who he is.

Answer 7

Another symptom of bipolar is "magical thinking." If he thinks he can shave without a mirror, or "see solid objects as atoms" you might have a good clue. I had a boyfriend that I suspect was bipolar due to his depressions and then his frantic projects. One morning at 3 am he wanted to start drilling holes in the ceiling of my apartment. He was upset when I had to stop him from making all that noise and not making holes in a building I didn't own.

Answer 8

Sounds like he may have Borderline Personality Disorder (BPD). Bi polar and BPD share similar qualities. Self-mutilation is a sign of BPD and suicidal ideation. He really needs to see a mental health specialist asap to begin talk therapy and medical therapy.
Google both of them to find websites that can help.

Answer 9

well I'm not quit sure what ur asking so I'm going to answer it as best as i can.....

my sister is but she doesn't express it like most people would she expresses as if she was pissed off at ya but the n 10 minutes later shes fine and i know that's not a normal person that's how i know shes bi-polar.
if u ever see her she goes by blue_stargrl the last time i checked.

Answer 10

He needs to get help. You need to decide what kind of behavior your willing to put up with. His suicide attempts are a way to manipulate you, so be careful how you react. He may be bipolar, but dealing with it is a choice. A good therapist and/or shrink can work with him on that, with/without medication.

Good luck.