Recent changes in behavior are concerning me. I am developing thoughts that are generally accosiated with bi polar disorder. I thought peolpe with bi polar disorder got it earlier than 26.
2007-09-26 14:12:24 · 13 answers · asked by Jay Bailey 3 in Health ➔ Mental Health
Yes, the prime age to develop a mental disorder is in your late teens to mid to late twenties or after trauma including after child birth women do develop mental disorders such as bipolar disorder or schizophrenia after giving birth.
2007-09-26 14:15:50 · answer #1 · answered by some female 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Dont be so quick to diagnose yourself. There is a fine line between mental health and mental illness. Many people have mild symptoms of a mental disorder, but not severe enough to be diagnosed with a disorder. The recent changes in behavior could be a part of growing as a person. I dont know what "thoughts" could be associated with bi polar disorder-it is usually mood swings from depression to manic behavior and the moods last for awhile. As far as developing a mental disorder at age 26-some people with a mental disorder are able to function and carry on a normal life, then something happens and they can no longer maintain that function and a mental disorder that has been hiding so to speak, comes out. If you really feel there is something wrong, you should see your doctor.
2007-09-26 21:23:05 · answer #2 · answered by canam 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
No, you can develop bipolar disorder at your age. You can also develop it later than your age. If you realize you are experiencing thoughts that to you are highly questionable then I would suggest you seek help. You do not say what these thoughts are but you must be concerned or you would not have posed this question. I would also suggest you see a psychiatrist or a mental health nurse practitioner. Good luck.
2007-09-26 21:17:41 · answer #3 · answered by Ruby Greta Slipper 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
It seems that this disorder can affect people from ages 15-44. Its one of ten leading disorders. I'd advise you to see the doctor. Check the website below also.
2007-09-26 21:29:47 · answer #4 · answered by Young Uncle 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I know schizophnia can develop around mid twenties and is especially found in males in their twenties. Bipolar disorder's symptomes can show up anytime but somethings more severe in mid twenties. If in doubt or just for a check up see a counselor.
2007-09-26 21:21:07 · answer #5 · answered by Erica H 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Get counseling. Forget bi polar disorder. That diagnosis was invented by the pharmaceutical companies because they make a mint off it!
2007-09-26 21:15:56 · answer #6 · answered by lambchops5151 3 · 0⤊ 1⤋
thoughts associated with bipolar disorder? i dont understand what you are talking about?
a symptom of bipolar disorder can be flights of thoughts and ideas... thinking fast, and "tripping over thoughts".....
i have bipolar disorder and wondered if this is what you mean?
there are thousands of people of all ages, walking around on this earth who are undiagnosed, but have mental illness (look around and you will see what i mean!).
2007-09-26 23:21:48 · answer #7 · answered by letterstoheather 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It can happen at any age. Maybe recent events brought it on. Have you had stress like a death in the family, a break up or over study lately?
2007-09-26 21:20:24 · answer #8 · answered by Leah 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Usually, but not necessarily. Dial up www.everydayhealth.com and look for bipolar disorder. It will give you a technical analysis of this disorder.
2007-09-27 03:21:47 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Not necessarily. My friend was diagnosed at 33. See a Dr asap.
2007-09-26 21:27:53 · answer #10 · answered by say what 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋