i think that my boyfriend is bipolar?

Question

what are the symptoms and what is it

Answer 1

bipolar disorder is when someone undergoes severe episodes of happiness and then severe episodes of depression. In other words this person if truly bipolar would be very very happy to the point of dancing and silleness, then all of a sudden would be very depressed and start crying for no reason

Answer 2

It is a complicated disorder - below are some of the basics along with a link that has a test.

Good Luck!

What Is Bipolar Disorder?
Bipolar disorder, formerly called manic-depressive illness, is a condition that affects more than two million Americans. People who have this illness tend to experience extreme mood swings, along with other specific symptoms and behaviors. These mood swings or "episodes" can take three forms: manic episodes, depressive episodes, or "mixed" episodes.
The symptoms of a manic episode often include elevated mood (feeling extremely happy), being extremely irritable and anxious, talking too fast and too much, and having an unusual increase in energy and a reduced need for sleep. It's also very common for someone to act impulsively during a manic episode, and engage in behaviors that are risky or that they later regret, like spending sprees. And in over half of all manic episodes, people are troubled by delusions or hallucinations. For example, they may think they have a relationship with someone famous, claim to be an expert in an area they really know nothing about, feel paranoid (unusually fearful), or hear voices that are not there.

The symptoms of a depressive episode often include an overwhelming feeling of emptiness or sadness, a lack of energy, a loss of interest in things, trouble concentrating, changes in normal sleep or appetite, and/or thoughts of dying or suicide.

A mixed episode includes symptoms that are both manic and depressive.

What causes it?

The symptoms of bipolar disorder are thought to be caused by an imbalance of key chemicals in the brain. The brain is made up of billions of nerve cells that move a constant stream of information from one to the other. To keep the information flowing, the cells release chemicals known as "neurotransmitters." Two key neurotransmitters that are needed for brain function are dopamine and serotonin, which play a crucial role in emotional health.

Many scientists believe that when the levels of these neurotransmitters aren't quite right, it may result in bipolar disorder. For instance, too much dopamine in certain parts of the brain can cause symptoms such as delusions, while too little dopamine in other parts of the brain can cause symptoms such as a lack of emotion and energy.



How can medicine help me?

Although there is no cure for bipolar disorder, medicine can play a key role in helping you manage your symptoms and extreme mood swings. It can help make your behavior more even and predictable.

Many people act very agitated, uncooperative, and aggressive during acute manic episodes, which can be frightening. Medicine can help get these behaviors back under control. Once that's achieved, your healthcare provider may recommend continuing medicine (along with psychotherapy and support from your family and friends) to help you stay stable.

But taking medicine as prescribed and staying on it can be hard. You may feel like you don't need medicine when your symptoms improve. And because the side effects can be bothersome, you may want to stop taking medicine altogether. It's important to continue taking your medicine until you talk with your healthcare provider.

If you have questions about how your medicine is working, you should be talking to your healthcare provider.


http://suicideandmentalhealthassociationinternational.org/bipolartest.html

Answer 3

Millions of people have bipolar disorder
It used to be called manic depression.
With bipolar disorder, life can be like an emotional roller coaster. One day your mood is low and you feel sad. Then your mood gets really high and you feel great. Then the sadness comes back.

Answer 4

Being bipolar means you can go from friendly and nice to cold and hateful like the flip of a switch. He should see a Dr. about this soon if he hasnt already. It can be a very dangerouse illness for him and you.Look up bipolar signs and symptoms

Answer 5

Read all about it here
http://www.mentalhelp.net/poc/view_doc.php?id=457&type=doc&cn=Bipolar%20Disorder

if your boyfriend is abusing you physicaly or mentaly.. get out of the relationship now.. girls with agressive bipolar boyfriends sometimes end up dead.. (this may not be your case but just for advice)

does he get mad at you for wearing a shirt that he doesn't like? does he blame you for everything? does he go from happy and laughing to screaming in your face in the blink of an eye? if so.. hes probably def bipolar....

Answer 6

it is a medical term that gives people an excuse to pop pills and a reason to treat other people like dirt whenever they are in "flip" mode. Much prayer and seeking God is really all that is needed..there is no excuse to treat people or animals harsh or cruel just because of a so called mood swing!!

Answer 7

If he is sometimes really hiper and excited about nothing then gets suicidal in minutes, then he probably is..

Answer 8

http://www.bipolar.com/what_is_bipolar/what_is_bipolar.html

Answer 9

u think your boyfriend is bi-polar but yet don't know what it means..hmm ok

Answer 10

that means there sycotic nutjobs that chhange emoions frequenty (;