Lately Ive just been relizing that im always changing moods. One moment Ill be ecstatic the next moment ill just be mad or depressed. One of my friends pointed this out to me, but when i confronted my Mom she said that im just depressed. Im not sure which to think though
2006-12-25 04:49:32 · 13 answers · asked by wounded_demon_13 1 in Health ➔ Mental Health
yes you could but i wouldnt jump to that conclusion. think about other factors as well. are you on any medications that may have a side effect of moodiness? also, is there a correllation betweeen the weather and your feelings? (seasonal affective disorder) or if your teenager, it could simply be hormones. i wouldnt jump to the conclusion of bipolar if i were you. try discussing this with your mom or doctor. if your mom says your "just depressed" there is a bigger issue. depression is not something that should go untreated. if this bothers you tell your mom you want to seek advice from a prefessional. this exact thing happened to me but when i switched my medications my moods became normal and less angry or down. good luck i hope i could help
2006-12-25 04:54:44 · answer #1 · answered by ♥Pictsy♥ 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
We all have mood swings. Some of us overreact to them. I would start by seeing a Dr. to get a physical and complete blood work done first. Sometimes a physical problem or even lack of certain vitamins can cause mood swings. Is that is the case then it should be easy to fix. If it goes deeper than that then I suggest seeing another professional for counseling. Best of luck to you.
2006-12-25 06:09:52 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
There are two types of Bipolar
Bipolar I Disorder: characterized by two emotional extremes-depression and mania. Mania is an elated, very emotional state.
Sometimes mood swings and behavior are severe enough to be classified as psychosis.
Bipolar II Disorder: Also characterized by extreme mood swings.
Episodes include depression, and at least one episode of hypomania (mania that is not severe enough to interfere with everyday life).
Biological factors also appear to play a role in mood disorders.
2006-12-25 10:25:06 · answer #3 · answered by Sabine 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If you were bipolar, your moods would not change that quickly, so your current symptoms do not fit the diagnostic criteria for bipolar disorder. Have you considered borderline personality disorder? It is hard to tell without an examination, so I suggest you see a psychologist or psychiatrist. good luck
2006-12-25 09:16:28 · answer #4 · answered by iloveeeyore 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
if a friend noticed then it might be a problem.talk to your regular md.there is a rapid cycleing bipolar type.but besides being
depressed for it to be bipolar you have to have mania.racing thoughts.spending money you dont have,shoplifiting,starting new
projects lots of them.not needing as much sleep.but rapid cycleing is usally med induced.talk to your md or school guidence
councellor.cause i dont think any of us are psych drs.i am bipolar
thats the only reason i know the things i do.merry christmas.
2006-12-25 09:24:58 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I am Bipolar. I have been for years and suffered. I finally had a doctor listen to me. I take medication for it. My life is so different now. I can get up every day. I smile. Everyone is different, you need to talk to a professional. It could be hormones. Good Luck.
2006-12-25 05:12:53 · answer #6 · answered by Patty 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
one of the systoms of bipolar is mood swings you can go from being mad to crying and upset to being happy to being so depressed you just dont want to speak to anyone or see anyone yea it sounds like you have bipolar you need to seek professional help and not your moms i know she probably means well but you really need to get a pros advice i have it myself and thats exactly what it sounds like good luck girl
2006-12-25 13:44:52 · answer #7 · answered by att_i_tude2006 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Too little information to go on. How long has it been going on for ?
How has it affected your normal day to day life? How old are you?
If its unlikely to be hormones a visit to your doctors will definitely help to throw light on things
2006-12-25 05:48:44 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
bi-polar doesn't cycle that fast - it's probably just hormones. However, you really should talk to a professional about this, and not ask the question on Yahoo.
2006-12-25 04:57:49 · answer #9 · answered by ceprn 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Please... you're just unaware of your always-changing human-nature.
No mood is static (unmoving)... & reactions come and go like ripples on a lake.
You have no problem, other than being unable to recognize the obvious.
2006-12-25 05:09:27 · answer #10 · answered by unseen_force_22 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋