I have always been really moody. After I dated someone who was bi-polar, I looked I to it and I have alot of the symptoms. I started seeing a psycologist and I told hr that i thought i was bi-polar and she said i am just depressed. She prescribed me to two different anti-depressant medications and neither had the least bit of an affect on me. I have Medicaid and I can't go see any psycolgist I want. I have a very stressful life for a 16 year old and its getting really hard to tolerate. Why should I do?
2007-10-02 02:23:48 · 11 answers · asked by Sara McCall 2 in Health ➔ Mental Health
the difference between bi-polar and depression is mania! Ask yourself: do you engage in risky (to the point of deadly) behavior (physical and sexual)? Do you have so much energy that you can stay up for days at a time?
This is mania! Hopefully you just have depression and need to find the right med. Not all meds work for everyone and there are tons of them out there.
Good luck!
2007-10-02 02:32:27 · answer #1 · answered by Bethany O 2 · 0⤊ 2⤋
How long have you been taking the meds, hon ? sometimes it can take up to 5-6 weeks for medications to start working well, so if it hasn't been that long, please give it time, ok?
If it's been a while, and the meds aren't helping, then talk to the doctor again, and let her know.
There are a lot of resources on line for teens with depression and other mental illness issues...i have found a few websites on depression for you, hon. A couple of them are interactive, and look like places you might meet some other kids who are going through the same problems.
It's important to have SUPPORT. And it's also important to try and find ways to help ourselves.
I have been depressed for ages -- YEARS! I am bipolar and depression is my major symptom... i have made many friends on line with similar issues, and it helps to know i'm not alone.
and about your worry on your diagnosis -- give it time... and let the doctor treat your SYMPTOMS... it's better to treat symptoms than to put a label on ourselves, many times. your diagnosis may change if the doc thinks your depression is a symptom of another illness.
believe me, you don't want to be bipolar... sending hugs.
2007-10-02 02:39:21 · answer #2 · answered by letterstoheather 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
If you think you are bipolar go see a Psychiatrist, not a Psychologist. You will get better answers. But just because you are moody doesn't mean you are bipolar. Also, there are other depression meds that might work better. Keep on trying though! Don't give up. Good luck! Remember also that there are different types of bipolar disorder.
2007-10-02 02:34:05 · answer #3 · answered by jakrn29 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
how long did you take the medication? You see it takes at least 3 weeks for the meds to have any effect. why not start on some hobby that might take your stress off? or do some yoga or do a home spa regularly? these could relieve your stress. slow down on your intake of coke, coffee and tea too. taking some dark chocolates would do you good because it has some calming effects. Oh, and do get some support from family and friends.
2007-10-02 02:33:13 · answer #4 · answered by Jane C 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
MAny times a bi-ploar patient is misdignosed with depression. It is really dangerous because anti depressants are NOT safe for a bi-polar person. You need to get help. You can look in the phone book for crisis center (they generally help for free),Good Luck!!
2007-10-02 02:34:00 · answer #5 · answered by TattooGirlie 2 · 2⤊ 0⤋
properly. if he punches himself then there might definitly be some thing there. I warfare with BiPolar. that's distinctive for each man or woman like my uncle (who died 2 weeks in the past from a success and run) he might get suicidal, delusional, and basically straightforward frightening my cousin sounds lots like your brother. different than he gets delusions. like god despatched him to do stuff. now it has gotten to the element that if he does not take his meds-he is going right this moment to reformatory. BiPolar is an somewhat severe subject. the quicker you capture it-the greater perfect might he be open to seeing a psychiatrist basically as quickly as. to be certain what he thinks. additionally he would desire to take anger managment training. drugs for anger issues- i understand temper stablizers help very lots. and there are some distinctive excersises he can do if he can sense himself attending to a snapping element i might try to communicate him in to seeing a professional-despite if its basically as quickly as so which you adult adult males could have an theory what you're doing upload: whoever pronounced BiPolar swings arent that rapid is erroneous. the speedier they're-the greater volatile he would be. I even have seen people who basically have a important swing some situations a year. yet I additionally understand lots of people who in large condition an identical description as your brother
2016-10-10 04:02:35 · answer #6 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
well you have to ask yourself, "why am I depressed"? if you dont have an answer then it might really be depression. if there are reasons why you are depressed you have to realize things change all the time and you are only 16, what stress do you REALLY have? highschool? stupid "friends" and boys? you probably dont want to hear that but it is the truth, but i won't assume though. i truly believe that when you are suffering it evenutally makes you stronger. just try and stay positive. =]
2007-10-02 02:43:56 · answer #7 · answered by Genevieve 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Perhaps the best thing to do would be to see a doctor to get a second opinion. If every your in doubt about anything do with your health consult a professionally. As good as our intentions are we are not qualified to assess you! Good luck.
2007-10-02 02:56:08 · answer #8 · answered by Eye see! 6 · 3⤊ 0⤋
yeah you should confront your doctor again and tell her that you are really concerned about the issue on whether or not you have the disorder. you should also mention whether or not it is affecting your day to day lif. sounds like you should go back to me but what do i know i an only 15! lol!
2007-10-02 02:34:54 · answer #9 · answered by i♥hollister 1 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Go to your MD and get a physical and follow there advice.
2007-10-02 04:20:34 · answer #10 · answered by Bob 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋