Am I mentally ill??? Need opinions?

Question

I just need to read some opinions on this:

Some days, I feel like I can accomplish anything. My brain EXPLODES with ideas. Like tonight, in the course of 15 minutes in the shower I got the idea to:

write a novel, learn how to play my brothers guitar, learn a foreign language, interview homeless people, impersonate the police on the telephone

And all those ideas are so pure, and right, and they make so much sense when I think of them. They aren't just things to do, to pass the time, they are grand projects. They are tasks that have a purpose that seems so genius when I think of them. It's like my creative energy is so random and unfocused that it makes my head spin.

Everything speaks to me on nights like this. Every tiny detail is symbolic. Every coincidence is a sign from God. And I'm happy! I figure everyone out! I understand everyone and everything. I am a celebrity in my own mind.

Then the next day there is nothing. I become a nothing again. It's like a cruel joke!!

Let me clarify the impersonating the police bit......

I wasn't trying to be funny. It's not a joke. I was just giving that as example of something that makes perfect sense to me, but sounds crazy to other people.

It would take alot more than the 1000 characters I have to work with to explain what the point of doing something like that would be. But long story short, my thoughts at the time was that it would be a form of social commentary, inspiring people to question authority, along those lines.

But of course, once I type it out and think about it, I've moved on to other projects.

Answer 1

I feel that way all the time. You are in control of your own life. If you really want all of those things make them happen. Or......you could be Bipolar. I'm sure you will be fine.

Answer 2

Why would you impersonate the police? Ok- they all sound like good, attainable goals, so why not follow through? You sound very energetic and up beat, full of thoughts and ideas and potential. Then, the next day, you lack the motivation to follow through with anything. It could be bipolar, based on the energy you portray here (mania) giving me the impression you get a rush from the ideas and visions you have. Then you become depressed when you don't follow through.

Perhaps you should speak to a professional about your concerns and the symptoms you describe here. A suggestion, because your ideas and enthusiasm seem so genuine- pick just one idea and set some goals in attaining that one goal. That way ou won't be so overwhelmed and the chances that you may follow through will increase, thus decreasing your feelings of nothngness.

However, consult a professional too because of your concern for your mental health and negative self-worth. Good luck and I hope you are able to attain one or more of your ideas one day. They all sound wonderful.

Answer 3

While I consider sorry for men and women who by way of no fault in their possess end up mentally disturbed, I can not aid feeling that that is an excuse. The subsequent time I get a price ticket I'm going to mention "I can not aid it I've received bi-polar". Somehow I can not see it running however valued at a check out all of the equal.

Answer 4

hi,
you do sound very much as if you are bipolar, as am i... ideas of grandiose...going to take on the whole world with confidence and then the next hour, or the next day... you crash, and so do your plans...your down from the manic state...depressed. bipolarism can wear you out with the mood swings, especially the manic stage. this is caused by a chemical imbalance in the brain and they have come a long way with the medications to balance it out. you don't need to suffer this. i no longer suffer these drastic swings... and no side effects from the med. see your doctor. good luck! :)

Answer 5

Could a bi-polar syndrome be possible? it's a form of mania that one day you will feel the lowest of low, then the next your king of the world. Typically, the up side comes with creativity and sleeplessness, and the down with sleeping all the time. These symptoms could also be contributed to past drug use.

Answer 6

This behavior sounds rather manic, like the extreme high those feel who suffer from bipolar disorder. When you aren't feeling this high how do you feel? Are you ever depressed, while other times you feel completely normal? You should meet with a therapist about this. They will be better suited to help you with this problem.

Answer 7

Your mood swings are manic, I would wear myself out thinking in so my different directions. I cannot say that you are 'mentally ill' but you need something to get yourself settled down, so the solution is seek help.

Answer 8

honey, not to be rude, but yes. they call it an illness, but i don't see it that way.
you're describing what it feels like to have mania almost word for word.
check it out:
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mania

i have a lesser version, called hypomania.
i know exactly where you're coming from. good luck. <3

Answer 9

Welcome to the human race...
Why don't you just try tackling one or two of those at a time. Trying to accomplish too much at once will only discourage you.

Impersonating the police is a grand project? I don't think so.

Answer 10

i think u need help. tell ur doc about ur symptoms