Am I Slightly Bipolar?

Question

signs i noticed about myself
1.) i could feel so confident about myself and then in like an hour, i complain about myself and wonder why i turned out the way i am, and then i think abt suicide
2.) i could be "depressed" for like a week, go to bed around 7 (I go to bed at 10), stay in my room throughout the day, and eat less, then after a week, i laugh about myself and wonder why i was even "depressed" in the first place
3.) I could laugh at everything and smile and be happy to be at home with the family, but then after 15 min. somethign will hit me and ill leave the room to go to my room becasue i start to think i should be out and then i get moody and ill stay like that for a while
4.) for no reason at all i could be having so much fun but then ill get mad or moody for nothing and then in like half an hour or something im all happy again

i just change moods real fast, and i hate that about myself. it may even just be depression. by the way im 15

Answer 1

The majority of Bipolar patients DO NOT change moods frequently. That is a misunderstanding. Most epidsodes last for weeks or months at a time. For example, someone might be manic for 2 weeks and then depressed for 6 months.

Don't wish to be Bipolar. It sucks. The meds sucks and the outcomes sucks.

It sounds like you are a normal teenager. Get outside and find something you like to do. Enjoy life.

Answer 2

I don't know if you are bi-polor or could anyone else help you on a forum on line or not. But I am concerned when anyone says they think about suicide. You definitely need to go to your parents and tell them how you feel. If you don't feel comfortable talking to them alone perhaps a trusted teacher or school counselor might agree to be with you when you talk to them. You need to see someone professionally that can help you work with your feelings. It could be teenager issues and at the same time clinical depression could also be a problem for you as well. Do not suffer alone. It would be best to open up like you did here. Be honest and direct. Don't hold back how you really feel. I also suggest doing this while you are feeling the best and not so depressed. Evita

Answer 3

Well these seem like signs of something like that. I would first talk to people I trust and care about me and see what they think. You may be a little depressed or something like that. You may want to see a counsellor for a bit and find out what is going on. I personally went through something like this and if I wasn't so stubborn i would have seen one, but i hate them. And i eventually pulled out of it, but not everyone does, before i pulled out I got really deep in. it wasn't fun and I would suggest getting help before it gets too bad. :) <3

Answer 4

You last statement said it all... you've probably got serious depression issues, but, don't worry; that's EXTREMELY common at your age, as are a lot of your thoughts/feelings.

I'd talk to your parents or a guidance counselor if I were you, you should really get a therapist or psychologist - they're there to help you.

Good luck and things will get better.

Answer 5

Those are signs of bi polar but they are also signs of teenage life and hormones. I would talk to an adult I trust or your parents. They can help you see a MD which can dx you accurately. They have a checklist of symptoms for bi polar. GL

Answer 6

If you are having issues with depression, it might be wise to talk with your doctor.

He or she can treat you, and if they think you need to be referred to a therapist, etc., they will let you know

Perhaps talk with your parents, and let them know how you're feeling. i can't believe they haven't already noticed?

take care of YOU... hugs

P.S.... you're either bipolar or you're not -- it's sort of like being pregnant... no one is a "little bit pregnant"...

Answer 7

No.

This is a description of completely normal teenage emotional development.