should i be worried about being bipolar?

Answer 1

The majority of your answers say no and you should listen to the majority.If you see a psychiatrist and take your meds you will have no problems.One of the most common meds for bipolar or manic depression as it used to be called, is lithium. This med works for mostly everyone who is bipolar.I personally know of a friend who has been on lithium for over 35 years and has not had any problems with his mania or mood swings since he started taking that med.Do not be afraid of this illness , be informed, and learn as much as you can about it as usually this disease does not go away and you will have it for the rest of your life or until they find a cure. Good Luck and I will say a prayer that you will get better and that they find a cure for all mental illnesses!!!!

Answer 2

Well, anyone being bipolar is considered fast thinking, creative and extremely intelligent. Winston Churchill, the famous prime minister from the UK, called bipolar for him, his "black dog". The reason is when you get into a deep depression, it seems impossible to get out. But he used a creative outlet in order to maintain control of his illness; painting and writing. Bipolar people are fascinating because of their ability to utilize creativity in every day situations and in some ways, they also some of the most brilliant minds in the world. The bad thing about being bipolar is when you're in a manic phase you sporadically think and say things other people don't understand. Sometimes this could make people think you're weird, but you're not! The only thing you need most of all is concentration for work, school, or for whatever task you're doing. As for medication, any psychiatrist, can prescribe medication to control the manic or depressive episodes. But for the most part, you can control your illness by taking a high potency vitamin with all the B's, for its proven to help on not only your circulation, giving you a calming effect, but also in improving your concentration. This is just scratching the surface, of course, but by exercise and finding a creative outlet for you, you can definitely give yourself an extra edge to become someone great! Don't worry about it, you'll be awesome.

Answer 3

Bipolarism can be serious if untreated. The best thing to do is to be diagnosed by a professional and possibly go through psychotherapy combined with possible drug therapy, as prescribed by a professional. A forum like this is not a good place to try and analyze and treat any sort of mental illness.

Answer 4

Being bipolar is not aproblem as long as it's being treated. If it's not it's very debilitating. Treatment is easy and effective. It may take a few trials to get the right combo of meds, but once that's done, it's a new (and happier) life for the person and his family.

Answer 5

Worrying never helps or changes anything. Just do what the doctor suggests for your bipolar and be glad its not something that's terminal.

Answer 6

If you have been diagnosed, make sure you take whatever meds and counseling your dr. prescribed and you will be ok. If you are worried you might be bipolar, only a professional can diagnose that, not well meaning strangers on yahoo answers.

Answer 7

No, there's good medication if you need it..The manic (high's) are nothing to worry about (I'd love to be manic 24/07), but the lows (depression) is the serious side. It's normal to have ups and downs, or the blues, but if these episodes last for months, depression is probably the answer. Talk to you Doc about it.

Answer 8

have you always been bipolar? If not was there someone missing early in your life or had something happened when you were younger that you are confused about? talk to somebody you trust and look up to

Answer 9

No, its very common and as long as you can control it..its not going to be a problem. You may not even need medicine depending on yours situation.

Answer 10

Yes you don't know what mode you will be in. and 2 be careful of new meds you take from your Dr. it could affect your mania spells.