I think I have a mental illness, I think i have bipolar disorder, how can i find out if i actually am ill?

Question

Ummm lots of times i find im not acting like myself, or im acting overly happy to compensate for my moments of extreme sadness and depression, I know im defenetly not normal right now..and Im scared to tell my parents im thinking this way. i want to get better and act like any other normal human being. I guess alot of the time, I feel like i dont have a voice, i dont have a unique me who thinks and acts like a unique individual, so i find myself having to answer a question but not really feeling like im talking like myself, when i answer it..please help i need alot

Answer 1

You should go to your doctor ASAP...

For more info you can go to this site.. it gives you really good info such as symptoms, treatments, etc... Best of luck

http://www.webmd.com/diseases_and_conditions/bipolar_disorder.htm?ecd=ppc_google_bipolartest_mentalhealth_bipolar_search&gclid=cnnfx7rcz4kcfrudggoduaxdkw

Answer 2

The best thing to do is to tell your parents how you feel. You didn't say how old you are, but I assume you are under 18. Also, search the web for information on bi-polar. There's tons of info here. Especially you need to learn about the symptoms of this ailment. there are many symptoms but you don't necessarily have to have all of them. There is medication to help control being bi=polar. If you can at least see someone in the profession of dealing with this, I am sure it would only be a matter of time before you felt better. If left alone, it will only worsen to the point that you may not be able to function the way you want to. Please seek the help of your parents. I am sure that they love you and would help you with this. If not, talk to a school counselor. Good luck....let us all know what happens. We care....

Answer 3

Well first, maybe try posting this question under a different category too (such as a health/mental health section) so that you can get more answers that might be better.
You need to tell your parents, I don't know how old you are, but regardless, your parents are older and wiser and if they're good parents, they'll help you out as much as they can. If you're a teenager, then it might just be a stage. We can be crazy sometimes, I know. If you're old enough to drive, then maybe go to the doctor's on your own and ask him if he knows. Maybe ask a teacher that you really trust instead of your parents.
Either way, talk to someone. That's the best first step.

Answer 4

I am sorry that you are afraid to talk with your parents. If you know they won't help you then go to your school guidance counselor provided you have one. You need and deserve a guiding hand. If counseling alone does the trick great, if not then you may need some meds to get you through this. It is very common, you are NOT the only one out there who feels like this and there IS help! :-)

Answer 5

Please call you family doctor a as soon as possible. If you don't have one you can always call you mental health department in you city and they can help.You should also have a talk with your parents tell them exactly how you are feeling , I am sure your parents will do everything possible to help you get the help you need.

Answer 6

Having a mental illness is not a crime or something to be ashamed about enough to not seek help. Mentally ill people didn't ask to be that way. Try to talk to your parents and don't hide how you feel inside. Talk to someone you trust and seek professional help from a doctor or therapist, please!

Answer 7

1) you probably have hypocondria.
2) or depression-- not bipolar. do you have manic attacks? thought not.
3) you tell your parents you would like to see a psychiatrist
4) if they say no, speak with your school coucilor and they are required to assist.
5) hypocondria is thinking you have some disorder that you don't have.

Answer 8

you sound like a friend of mine who also thinks shes bipolar.. u probably do have a case of it..i went through extreme states of emotions not too long ago..i could be bawling.. BAWWWLLINNGG for like an hour and then 30 mins later i'll be like f***that i'm better than him and i'll put a smile on and be cheery but deep down i'd still be hurt and sad... so i duno get it checked be4 u hurt urself and cause too much mental distress

Answer 9

i am bipolar..... if you go to the doctor he will give you some pills to take and it will help you get it better...... i have been taking them for like 4 years and i'm doing much better. i also have short term memory loose..... i take pills for that too!! if you have anymore questions about being bipolar email me at [e-mail]!!! good luck!

Answer 10

I think you should talk with a psycologist, maybe call a hotline with your doctor or something, its impossible to tell without a professional diagnosis.