I'm 16 and I've been feeling "moody" for about two years. I used to think nothing was wrong with me until I had to do a report on bi-polar disorder. It seemed strange to me at first that I had the same symptoms of bi-polar disorder and then I started watching my friends and none of them were as "moody" as I was. I started doing more research about it and I have almost every symptom.
I tried talking to my mom, but she brushed it off and said that I was just a teenager and that it's normal to be depressed and confused. I tried to tell her that I'm different that none of my friends act or feel the way I do. I tried telling her that I wanted to see a doctor about it, to get a doctor's opinion and she said no that I was just blowing it out of proportion. I don't think so, I know my body. I don't feel right and I don't know how to explain it too her.
2007-08-12 17:35:42 · 8 answers · asked by DorisDay 5 in Health ➔ Mental Health
Sometimes it's hard to convince parents that there's actually something wrong. They like to believe that can't happen. If you really are serious and think that you are bipolar you need to sit her down and explain to her over and over again that it's not just you being a teenager it's you having a mental illness. If she still doesn't believe you try to get your friends to tell her how you act and that it's different then most teenagers do. Some parents seem to think now that all kids act like this because it seems as though many of our generation have this. I can relate since i asked my parents and they said that they would take me to the doctor to see what to do about it. So far, after a few months, they haven't at all and haven't even brought it up. I hope you have better luck than myself at getting your Mom to take you. ^.^
2007-08-12 17:53:11 · answer #1 · answered by evilchick80 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Bi-Polar is mostly hereditary, so check back up her family tree first. It is not a certain diagnosis if there is no history to indicate Bi-Polar, but it can sure rule it in. When my ex was diagnosed, the therapist asked about his family history. His brother went crazy every year on a regular schedule, (seasonally cyclic) his other brother underwent regular counseling for ADHD, (mis-diagnosed?). One of his sisters has OCD behaviors, and his grandfather had to take control of his father's property for a few years, because of mental illness, (we found that in the abstract of the family farm). If the textbook manic episode he was having was not enough to prove it, the genealogy was perfect. Trouble is getting the information. If she is Bi-Polar, do not hope they can just give her a pill or two and make her better. She most likely will not stop drinking., which will over ride the pills if she will even take them. If you can, get out of the environment. If you are under 18 and cant get out talk to your school councilor. Clearly you feel at least mildly threatened in this situation, and I can understand that. No mater what remember that while this is your mom, it shouldn't be your problem. You cant make her get better, and staying around the craziness will hurt you in the end.
2016-04-01 08:20:10 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Bipolar is one of the most misunderstood diseases out there. I don't have it, but I know people who do and the best thing you can do is GET SOME HELP. If you think you have it, you need to see a doctor. If I were you I'd talk to your school counselor or psychologist or whatever they call it. Tell her what you told us... that you have almost every symptom and you really believe you have it but your mom won't listen to you. She/he should be able to either talk to your mom or get you the help you need. This isn't something you should ignore and the sooner you get help the better your life will turn out. Best wishes!
2007-08-12 18:37:49 · answer #3 · answered by jordynthegeek 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
sucks how i was in your position. same age also, my mom just told me i was depressed all the time and had my hyper tendencies then go straight to depressed(another reason about my hyperness was because i have ADHD) but i hid out most of the time when i was pissed.. talk to an aunt or uncle, grandparents and whatnot. the person who first commented you is very rude, you need to talk to someone in your family about this. mostly bipolar is genetic, so if you have anyone in your family with mental problems you could just be the lucky one who also got it. good luck, i know it's pretty tough being our age.... sometimes parents just don't want to know their kids have a problem..
2007-08-12 20:36:25 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
I think you are old enough to make your own doctor appointment. It's impossible for you to diagnose yourself.
By the way your mother might be right, you are at a vulnerable age when things are changing and it's a lot to take in and process. Don't try to convince yourself you are ill but you should go and see about it to find out for sure.
Keep talking to your family about it.
2007-08-12 17:48:31 · answer #5 · answered by flip 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
On the one hand............you may have genuine "mood" problems. So, the next time you need to see your Dr. about another physical or hormonal problem, plan to ask the Dr. about this problem too.
And........
On the other hand...........medical students, studying various illnesses and ailments, are notoriously coming down with the same "symptoms" they are studying.
2007-08-12 18:04:36 · answer #6 · answered by Hope 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
you need to try to change her mind about not taking you to dr.. like you said you know your own body. dont seem right to me that a mother wouldnt take her child to a dr when she is clearly asking for help. if she wont help you talk to a teacher see if that will help you and maybe your teacher could talk to your mother. i wish you luck.
2007-08-12 17:50:57 · answer #7 · answered by Kat 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I agree with your mom
2007-08-12 17:44:53 · answer #8 · answered by babyphatgoddess75 3 · 0⤊ 1⤋