My friend is happy one minute and then sad and angry the next and you can never tell when this will change. Is he depressed?
2007-03-17 19:34:35 · 15 answers · asked by Modus Operandi 2 in Social Science ➔ Psychology
bi-polar manic depressive
He needs to see a doctor
Or depending on his age could be a severe case of puberty.
2007-03-17 19:37:08 · answer #1 · answered by knowitall 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I think if it's truly from literally "one minute to the next", then a physical exam is in order, and any doctor worth his degree is going to recommend a referral for an evaluation. I agree with the others in this chain, that it sounds like it could be a bipolar disorder, but I've also heard of other imbalances caused by even a little thing like food allergies. This person needs to see someone immediately; this behavior sounds too unpredictable and irrational as it stands, and could lead to dangerous, risky behavior left untreated. I would call this behavior to the attention of my friend, AND, because I care, I wouldn't stop there. Start with a person in authority you AND your friend trust. Don't allow anyone or anything to stop you. Don't give up trying.
2007-03-18 02:49:00 · answer #2 · answered by beatle_george1964 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes. Such drastic mood swings are often a sign of severe depression, called bipolar disorder.
2007-03-18 02:36:53 · answer #3 · answered by Modest intellect 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
he could have a very severe case of bipolar disorder, in which a person may fluctuate between near giddiness to rage in a matter of minutes in bad cases
2007-03-18 02:38:59 · answer #4 · answered by miss addicted 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You are never happy in a depression. it's something else
2007-03-18 02:45:36 · answer #5 · answered by feltbegone 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
no its worse its called being bi-poloar
they have out of wack mood swings and are super hyper and then super tired all at once
its very complicated tell him to ask his doctor and his doc can perscirbe him medication
2007-03-18 02:39:25 · answer #6 · answered by miss kris 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Quite honestly, I believe that it is Bipolar Disorder. I know all about that believe me.
2007-03-18 02:52:55 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
That's called manic-depression. It's bad, but it can be treated.
2007-03-18 02:37:16 · answer #8 · answered by Person 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Well, that too, but he sounds very bipolar to me but I am not any sort of mental health professional.
2007-03-18 02:36:58 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yup, it definitely sounds like it. He needs some help.
2007-03-18 02:36:51 · answer #10 · answered by christina rose 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋