I'm asking this because on a daily basis she has SEVERE mood swings. For example, yesterday night she called me and was all happy, and I mentioned about a trip she's on and she freaked out on me. She's always having these huge mood swings, then she wont let them go no matter what I do. These little tiffs last for hours on end! Its not just a recent thing, its always been like this, its getting to the point where I dont want to deal with this anymore... What are my options? How do I know if she is manic depressive or bipolar?! I always try to do the best for her, and love her with all of my heart, but these mood swings are just getting in the way, way too much.
Help?!?!
2007-12-25 05:14:59 · 8 answers · asked by Anonymous in Health ➔ Mental Health
One question you need to ask is if it's a recent event or if it has been going on for a long time.
If it's been going on for a while, it could also just be a personality issue. Also, be aware that menstrual cycles play havok with hormonal balances and this can drive some women to the edge.
You may be able to get some guidelines from websites dedicated to depression but I will try to list some here.
-Is her diet regular or does it fluctuate with her mood? Does she eat a lot? or too little?
-Sleeping patterns? Too much? Too little?
-Social interaction? Does she avoid contact?
-Does she get anxious? or worry alot about the way things are?
Any of these may be indicators for a depressive disorder, but at the same time may mean absolutely nothing. However if any of these apply, you may wish to speak to a counsellor or psychiatrist to get your girlfriend assessed by a professional.
Although some psychological disorders may be cured by cognitive therapy, others require drugs to restore chemical imbalances and some are incurable.
You may need to consider that it could be a personality conflict between the two of you that is causing these mood swings because of some perceived injustice or slight on your part and maybe all she needs is for you to talk about it.. with or without a mediator present.
All the best
2007-12-25 05:28:17 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
she could be bipolar(also known as manic depressive). Maybe you need to detact yourself from the situation a little. to keep you from going crazy. That is what my friends had to do from me.... is to give me space because it hurt them too much to see me in my mood swings...
I am not saying break up with her.
Talk to her about maybe needing to see a doctor, and explain why, she might be defensive about this, and say that it is your fault that she had the tiffs as you called them. But really she is going to have to see for herself that she has a problem and needs to seek help.... once she gets the right help and gets on the right medications, hopefully the mood swings will become less frequent in like 3-6 weeks after she starts the meds.... most meds take a while for them to get into their system.
2007-12-25 13:29:54 · answer #2 · answered by Artist Wanna Be 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Could be just hormonal female strife?
It's good that you care though - that should help her. Just give her support, but be weary not to pigeon-hole her so quickly. Medicinal treatment is dangerous to both person and the career prospects of the person as Lithium users would say.
If it has been going on for a long time, then investigate with councillors. They'll provide even better advice than any of us will ever do.
2007-12-25 13:26:50 · answer #3 · answered by sajeev86 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It does indeed sound like your girlfriend has some massive problems that she needs treatment for.
Unfortunately, there is nothing you can do for her until she decides she is actually ready to be helped. And meanwhile it's stressing you out badly too.
You need a break. Give her a bit of tough love: Tell her to get the help she needs and not to contact you until she does. Then stick with it.
Good luck.
2007-12-25 13:45:53 · answer #4 · answered by Tigger 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I suggest that you need to tell her what you just said, she may be in denial and avoiding the issue, and if that is the case, you may do her a favor and force her into treatment if she wants to continue in a relationship with you. She needs to see a psychiatrist for a diagnosis and treatment.
2007-12-25 13:20:04 · answer #5 · answered by essentiallysolo 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I dated a girl with strange behavior. 40 years old, hyper sex drive, she was into a lot of things, she was very sweet and normal most of the time, but sometimes she was into heavy drinking, since I cared about her, I told her about the drinking and she wasn't very fond of it. Later one I witness the episode, it wasn't a pretty sight, it was out of nowhere, she began insulting me, also begins to write with the left hand and she writes with her right hand on "normal" conditions. The bipolar episode is very scary like an "Exorcist" type of thing, it wasn't like a normal tantrum or even rage. She is so sweet and loving, but I had to walk away after I told her straight up: "You have a bipolar disorder", she was angry walked away from the coffee shop where we were at. She is still on denial and she is kinda angry towards me, but I guess I did the right thing. You cannot help anybody who doesn't want your help, but at least I feel at peace. I'm not a psychiatrist or anything, but I read a lot about it, and she fits the profile. So sad indeed. Some people said to me I should never told her she had BD but others say it was the best thing. Anyway...it was quite an experience...hurtful but necessary.
2014-05-26 09:41:11 · answer #6 · answered by skywalker1997_2000 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
sounds like she's bipolar. She needs to go and see her doctor to get her on something to help keep her balanced. This isn't healthy for her or you either.
2007-12-25 13:19:25 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
she's definetly bipolar
maybe she should see someone
or she's pmsing
2007-12-25 13:22:09 · answer #8 · answered by hippie niki 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋