am i bipolar, or just not emotionaly stable? i need help?

Question

im 13 years old and i think theres something wrong with me. since the time i was little i always thought to myself "im not like every one else" and im not. i cry over every little thing, and i cant help it. i dont want to cry but for some reason i do. also im always telling my self that im fat and i want to loose weight, i try crash diet, then after a week i eat like a pig, then crash diet again and my weights always up down. up down etc... also in my house i always think no ones listening to me when i talk and i always think my parents treat my little sister better than me. and i always tell myself how much i think im fat,ugly,overly sensetive and how i hate my life. and in NO WAY would i ever want to comitt suiside because someday i want to get married and have kids.

im scared ill turn out like my aunts and uncle. i have a bipolar aunt who has a big temper and no one in my family talks to her. i have an uncle who stole from my other aunt. and an aunt who has problums in life

like she left her kids and is now homeless. im really scared that im going to turn into one of them and have my family hate me.


i also have a quick temper. am i bipolar,or just not stable?

my mom actualy sufferes from anxsity attacks when she gets stressed and as i mentions about my aunts and uncle, maybe mentel illnes runs in my family

Answer 1

don't panic. If this persist see a doctor , but there may be turmoil in your life causing you anxiety.

Answer 2

It's true enough that you're not liek everyone else and that's because nobody is really like anyone else. You are you; but not being like everyone else isn't something to get all worked up about. If you were like everyone else life would be a big bore. Chances are that you are not fat, so you can stop all that diet stuff. Just eat a normal healthy diet and do some daily exercise to keep you trim and fit. You seem to be a bit jealous of your little sister. Don't be. It's normal for parents to watch over the younger child a little more closely that over the big sister. Your parents don't love her any more than they love you. If you want/need to talk to your parents just ask whichever one you want to talk with to sit and talk about what's on your mind. One thing you do need to do and that is to stop feeling sorry for yourself. You're not the only 13 year-old to be going through emotional times. Part of this is because the hormones which are changing you from a child to an adult are working "overtime" which is very normal for a person your age. Sometimes this outpouring of hormones can make a person moody. You might want to talk with your friends about their experiences of being 13; and you might want to talk with your school counselor or with a teacher you trust to get some adult perspectives on what you're experiencing. You want to get married and have children. This is a wonderful goal in life. Keep your eye on that positive thing and you'll be OK. Just don't take everything in life so seriously. There's a very old song that has these lines in it:
Life's too mysterious -
Don't take it serious ...

Good luck to you.

Answer 3

I'm bi-polar :

What is Bipolar Disorder?

Everyone has feelings of happiness and sadness once in a while. Feeling high and feeling low are part of life.

But for someone with bipolar disorder (sometimes called manic depression), these feelings can be extreme:

* These ups and downs can be too much for a person to cope with.
* They can interfere with daily life.
* Sometimes they can even be dangerous.

The ups and downs

One day you may feel so depressed that you can't get out of bed. Work may seem impossible.

On another day you may feel great and full of endless energy. You may feel like you’re getting a lot done. But other people might think that what you are doing is dangerous and out of control.

Bipolar disorder is a lifelong condition. It can be hard for healthcare providers to diagnose. But it's nothing to be embarrassed about. Learning more about how to manage the condition can help.

Answer 4

I don't think it would be bipolar disorder. It's probably either anxiety or possible depression. It's normal to feel stressed.

About bipolar disorder, there are two types of bipolar disorders (I and II):

Bipolar I disorder is characterized by periods of mania and depressive stages. Mania is where a person feels on "top of the world", can spend all of their money on a shopping spree, euphoria, etc to the point that it disrupts their normal life.
Bipolar I can be characterized with or without by severe depressive episodes. The depression includes lack of energy, suicidal thoughts, lack of interest in everday things, etc.

Bipolar II disorder includes the severe depression episodes, but not necessarily the manic episodes (although they can be present),

The manic or depressive episodes normally last about 3 to 6 months.

Here's some more information on it:
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bipolar_disorder
http://www.webmd.com/bipolar-disorder/default.htm

Answer 5

Childhood bipolar usually starts with serious ADHD. From what you've written, it doesn't sound like you have long history with out of control hyperactivity. Based, on that, I don't think you have bipolar.

It does sound like talking about what you are feeling might help a lot. Parents can get busy and not totally atuned to their kids. Pick the right time and ask your mom if you can have an hour or two of her time to talk. Try not to blame and just explain what you are feeling. Mom's can be great resources. If that's not possible, try talking to a counselor at school. Adults can be good resources at times.

~bipolar (really, you don't sound like you have it)