i usually only lash out at my husband for no reason... he is the sweetest guy! he never actually does anything, that should make me mad! my question is, if im bipolar, can i just show the symptoms to one person mainly? or when i get my bad bad mood swings, everyone would see it?
2007-01-09 05:21:22 · 5 answers · asked by courtney_terwillegar 2 in Health ➔ Mental Health
Everyone would experience your moodiness in some way.
Please note that Bipolar episodes ("mood swings") DO NOT shift back and forth minute to minute. The episodes usually last weeks to months.
This is a common misperception about Bipolar people. They are not manic one minute and depressive the next....
2007-01-09 05:30:05 · answer #1 · answered by riptide_71 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Hon, you need to read up on what bipolar is. It sounds to me like you are really angry at something and since your husband is the closest to you, he becomes the target. That type of anger is not good to hold onto - is there anything that is really upsetting you?? that you are not dealing with. You may want to talk to someone to find out why you are so angry or to get what's bothering you off your chest - like a minister or a counselor or even a close friend. You might even try starting a journal and writing everything down that comes to mind and see if you can't get some words out that might help you feel better. And by the way, if you do start a journal, keep it where no one will see it, you're bound to say things that others shouldn't know. Good luck to you.
Recognizing Bipolar Disorder
Bipolar disorder can be hard to detect. Some people may go 10 years or more before being diagnosed. There are many reasons that make diagnosing bipolar disorder difficult, such as how patients describe symptoms and what types of symptoms they experience first.
When people are feeling manic or hypomanic, they are full of energy. They can feel good. They may feel "high on life" and don't always seek help. But they may seek help when they fall into depression. At that time, they may describe only symptoms of depression to their healthcare provider. Therefore, it's common for a person to be incorrectly diagnosed with depression instead of bipolar disorder.
Bipolar disorder also shares many of the signs and symptoms associated with other illnesses, such as anxiety disorders and schizophrenia. This can complicate the diagnosis even more.
2007-01-09 13:33:06 · answer #2 · answered by Isabel 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I'm bipolar....and i usually focus my anger one one person at a time....i can be sweet to one person while screaming at another, but i know people who lash out at anyone......depends on you.
2007-01-09 13:29:00 · answer #3 · answered by Georgia 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It isn't uncommon to be at our worst with the person we are closest to, but bipolar disorder effects pretty much every aspect of your life.
2007-01-09 16:26:23 · answer #4 · answered by Jess 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
it is what it is and does not descriminate against one person.Everyone would see it because it's not easy to hide.You are closer to him and may feel freer to express your emotions but in time everyone will see.
2007-01-09 13:43:29 · answer #5 · answered by miss-snoopy 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋