I am up one moment then down the next. It's freaking my husband out!
2007-01-11 05:44:24 · 11 answers · asked by ~*RaMpAgE*~ 3 in Health ➔ Mental Health
Thank you for all of your answers so far. I do not believe I am bi-polar because that is really extreme. Also, I am 21 so it cannot be menopause. :)
2007-01-11 06:12:54 · update #1
Hormone imbalance- especially if you are or were on birth control pills.
"Moods were less manageable and irritability once limited to the week before the period became a month long ordeal"
Read: "Hormone Imbalances in Younger Women"
http://drhotzeblog.netymology.com/2006/11/09/hormone-imbalances-in-younger-women/
2007-01-11 06:26:45 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
Bipolar Disorder is NOT extremely rare. In fact 5.7 million Americans have it so ruling it out on rarity is is a little silly. Besides, those 5.7 million people are all over the country so why not you?
A better approach is to look at the symptoms and see if they match your illness. While you might be able to get a good idea of what's going on only a Doctor (preferably a Psychiatrist) can make an accurate diagnosis.
Is it true that people with Bipolar Disorder have longer cycles than you've described? Kinda, there are lots of variations in the way symptoms present themselves. Many people do experience months of Depression followed by months of Mania and periods of normal between them but some people experience something called a mixed state. This can be depression AND anxiety or agitation. They can experience Mania and Depression in the same day. Sometime they just seem moody.
But what you're experiencing might be something all together. Sometimes stress makes us a little crazy. Or hormones can make us moody and there are lots of those floating around in everyone. The only true way to find out what's making you feel this way is to see a Doctor.
Please remember that this isn't your fault and it doesn't make you a bad person, just someone that needs a little help. There is no shame in asking for help. We all do sometimes.
2007-01-11 14:36:27 · answer #2 · answered by Gretchen C 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
How old are you? Menopause caues mood swings. You could also be Bi-polar but let a doctor decide.
2007-01-11 14:01:03 · answer #3 · answered by miss-snoopy 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Bi-polar?
2007-01-11 13:51:19 · answer #4 · answered by incognitas8 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Could be the food you're eating. If you are eating too much junk food and snacks, that could really change your body's chemistry, thus your mood. Eat healthy. That should help. If not best to get a doctor check up. You might have an overactive gland.
2007-01-11 13:53:36 · answer #5 · answered by mac 7 · 0⤊ 1⤋
There could be several factors. Could you pregnant or going through menopause (sorry, don't know your age). Those are some other considerations.
2007-01-11 13:54:40 · answer #6 · answered by Ophylia72 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋
that is our nature, ups and downs, we all same depending on the situation , mostly the feeling because u feel not secure enough or settled, sometimes hormones affects, type of food, avoid too much sugar or drink
2007-01-11 14:38:54 · answer #7 · answered by alsawsana 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Possibilities:
- chemical imbalance
- lack of self-control
- foods you eat (alergic reactions)
- lack of sleep
- too much caffiene
- menopause (I don't know your age)
- deep emotional hurts that are manifesting themselves in different behaviors (this happened to me; solved by good counseling).
No offense intended on any of these...
Good luck.
2007-01-11 13:53:48 · answer #8 · answered by Minneapolis Man 2 · 1⤊ 1⤋
IT'S NOT BIPOLAR......
Bipolar people do not cycle up and down and up and down constantly!!!! UGH!
Bipolar mood swings last for weeks or months. MY last depression lasted 7 months.
YOu are just normal
2007-01-11 13:55:37 · answer #9 · answered by riptide_71 5 · 1⤊ 1⤋
you could have bpolar or your thyroid could be out of wack you might want to go to the dr and get some lab tests done to check and see what is going on
2007-01-11 13:53:23 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 1⤋