sometimes i think that i am bipolar, but i havent been diagnosed. but even if i was diagnosed, i dont think i would take meds. the reasoning behind this is i just figure that it what i am and it is just a part of who i am and if god made me this way, then maybe i shoudnt change it. i was just wondering if anyone feels the same way. or if you like the highs and lows. i would like to hear everybodys' opinion.
2007-02-22 11:49:05 · 9 answers · asked by Anonymous in Health ➔ Mental Health
Last year I began to suspect that I had some form of bipolar (I was thinking rapid-cycling cyclothymia) as opposed to regular ol' depression, and I knew even then that if I was ever diagnosed as such I wouldn't be able to take meds. I love the "highs" far too much, and I'm used to the lows.
I know I should take meds if I'm ever prescribed them, but in all honesty the thought of losing some of my quirks and liveliness scares the bejesus out of me. I've talked to several people who've had to take meds, and to me the tradeoff just wouldn't be worth it.
2007-02-22 16:11:30 · answer #1 · answered by Lilywhite 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I am bipolar if u get diagnosed u need to take ur meds reason being on the highs u do really stupid things ie spend loads of money,sleep around,drink a lot and loads more things people like the high but its not u. the other end the downer which can happen at any time is awfull u can just go and try to commit suicide with no warning so if u have it get treatment asap the highs dont last forever
2007-02-23 07:09:48 · answer #2 · answered by elly 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I have been bipolar for 18 yrs, I don't mind a bit. You should take meds ifyou are if not for yourself, but others around you. Bpolars can be pretty annoying when off thier meds. If I miss on dose of my Lithium I feel crazy. Lithium generic is very cheap...no reason not to improve your life and you friends and family. Beside God made doctors to make these meds. If you think you are get diagnosed. I enjoy the journey.
2007-02-22 20:05:32 · answer #3 · answered by steelgal 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I was diagnosed bipolar over 20 yrs. ago. you wouldn't be "changing your bipolar," infact you cant do that. You would only be managing it. A person with bipolar can have mood swings so severe that they become so depressed they can't get out of bed, or become suicidal. would you not want to take a med that can help you manage mood swings that can keep that from happening?It's only about managing the disorder so that you can live with it.Which is all we can do.
2007-02-22 22:07:56 · answer #4 · answered by Teresa t 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You are so confused. Let me explain:
Mania starts out fun. Everything is vibrant and beautiful. You think fast and act fast. Ideas come rushing at you and colors are so bringht your eyes melt. You feel great.
Then colors are no longer bright, they because frightenly overpowering. Noises become loud and pierce the inside of your ears. People talk, but you don't know what they are saying. Words get jumbled. You get afraid. and suscipicious. Things get out of control. You lose control. You hear things that don't exist, you do things to get away from things that don't exist, the ideas are coming so quit and get all jumbled. then its just FEAR
Then you wind up being escorted to the jail or the hospital...
That's why I take my meds. Anyone who is Bipolar 1 and experienced true mania, knows what I mean.
2007-02-23 15:42:12 · answer #5 · answered by riptide_71 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Have you did any research on bipolar disorder? God also give man Knowledge and understanding on different types of disorder. So if you are diagnosed with bipolar take the medications and see how they work before you decide not to!!! Your life may depend on it..
2007-02-22 19:59:26 · answer #6 · answered by Toni 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
i don't know if i'm bipolar or not, but i love feeling like i can do whatever and be good at it. its like sometimes i'll act high without taking anything and it feels good. lows: usually a stupid argument, a slight, will set this off and i feel hopeless and want to fast forward my life and die (i wanna live my life out, so no i'm not suicidal) but i feel like life is going too slowly for me.
maybe i'm an overdramatizing everything, but i l sorta like the way it feels and i think the highs make up for the lows
2007-02-22 20:29:43 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I also think I'm bipolar and told by friends that I might be. It's very likely since my mother, grandmother and greatgrandfather all were. Although I do things that would be considered a manic or depressed thing, i don't think medication is right for me just quite yet. It really hasn't interrupted my life. So I am okay with it for now.
2007-02-22 19:54:28 · answer #8 · answered by sashiee_face 1 · 2⤊ 0⤋
You dont necessarily have to take chemical medications.. why not try looking into alternative natural medicine? There are lots of things that can help manage mood swings (and lots of other things) that doesnt hinder who you are as a person with drugs.
2007-02-22 20:04:59 · answer #9 · answered by SuburbanPhilosopher 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋