2006-11-28 21:14:56 · 7 answers · asked by chick douglas 3 in Health ➔ Mental Health
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2006-11-28 21:21:57 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Basically, it is where you can experience extreme ups and downs and feel out of control with your emotions. They can be within a day, week or even months. Signs include sudden mood swings, alcohol/drug abuse, depression and manic behavior. It can be most recognized usually after a major event, i.e. a death. Manic behavior will be present then suddenly taken over by depression or vice versa. Make an appointment with your doctor and find a psychologist or a psychiatrist. A psychologist usually tries to avoid medication and treat the problem through therapy. A psychiatrist will put you on medication. Here are some links they may help you understand Bipolar Disorder more...
http://psychcentral.com/disorders/sx20.htm
http://www.mcmanweb.com/bpfaq1.htm
http://bipolar.about.com/od/researchstudies/a/stats_mentaldis.htm
http://bipolar.about.com/od/celebrities/Celebrities_with_Bipolar_Disorder.htm
2006-11-29 05:46:13 · answer #2 · answered by Jen :) 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Bi-Polar syndrome is generally recognized by an instantaneous and extreme shift in mood. One minute subject is very manic or excited the next minute is extremely depressed and withdrawn.
2006-11-29 05:41:34 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
The first answer is correct but didn't mention most people with bipolor have extreme "highs" as well. The thing to remeber is they are either very happy , or very angry all the time.
They are rarely in a normal mood.
2006-11-29 05:19:51 · answer #4 · answered by Rachel 4 · 0⤊ 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, for FREE
http://sensitive-psychoworld.blogspot.com/
2006-11-29 10:28:28 · answer #5 · answered by LIz 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Feeling sad or blue, or “down in the dumps”
Loss of interest in things the person used to enjoy, including sex
Feeling worthless, hopeless, or guilty
Sleeping too little or too much
Changes in weight or appetite
Feeling tired or having little or no energy
Feeling restless
Problems concentrating or making decisions
Thoughts of death or suicide
2006-11-29 05:17:43 · answer #6 · answered by BrideofTyr 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
no
2006-11-29 05:21:25 · answer #7 · answered by alireza j 3 · 0⤊ 1⤋