I'm bipolar (cyclothymic) and lately I've felt stranger than normal.
The past 3 days I've been HIGHLY manic. As in, random insane laughter. I haven't felt truly blissful, it seems, all month. I thirst for time locked inside my own head, secluded from the rest of the world. Adolescents make me sick. Even some of my friends are beginning to make me sick. I feel very short-tempered, like everyone's just... frustrates me. Nobody else really notices, but I feel it building up inside, like a balloon that just can't stretch any larger. I'm finding it hard to differentiate between dream and reality. Oh, and I've developed an odd twitch right below the right side of my collarbone (most likely unrelated, just thought I'd toss it in).
I've never quite experienced these sorts of feelings. I've always been mellow, optimistic, outgoing, and level-headed. What's going on?
2007-12-28 12:01:41 · 7 answers · asked by steve paisley 2 in Social Science ➔ Psychology
I am no doctor but I'd say it's related to your bipolar condition. Here's a short explanation I found.
Quote:To add to the confusion, scientific research continues to publish new information and theories. A 2000 study in the American Journal of Psychiatry reported "in those with bipolar disorder, two major areas of the brain contain 30 percent more cells that send signals to other brain cells." This report theorizes that "the extra signal-sending cells may lead to a kind of overstimulation, which makes sense considering the symptoms of bipolar disorder. UNQUOTE
Go see your doctor and explain what's happening. A dosage adjustment may be all you need to get you back to a level not so agitated.
2007-12-28 12:34:05 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
You say you're cyclothymic which indicates you are bipolar II and not bipolar I. People who are bipolar II have hypomanic states. They are less intense. What you are describing is a full blown manic episode.
When I am full on manic I am very irritable, and as time moves on it gets more and more intense. Yes, I'm 'up' but it's rarely any fun. Usually it ends badly for me and those around me. NOT to say that's what happens to everyone.
You need to talk to your Dr. ASAP! It's important your Dr. knows about the twitch as well. If she/he has a way for you to reach them now (or as soon to now as you can get) take advantage of it. This qualifies as an emergency seeing as you have never had an episode like this. Please contact me if I can help.
2007-12-28 20:38:25 · answer #2 · answered by amy 5 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Your symptoms sound like sleep deprivation. Have you been getting enough sleep? You might not realize it but it is viatle to get enough sleep every night. If you haven't been sleep properly, go to bed and sleep until you feel better. After that make sure you get plenty of sleep every night! This could fix the problem.
Are you taking medicine? If so how long? It could also be a reaction to medicine so call your doctor.
Hope you feel better soon!
2007-12-28 20:29:23 · answer #3 · answered by ruthie 6 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Yes this is part of the bipolar (manic phase) cycle. Just make sure that you are continuing your medication regime.
2007-12-28 20:34:00 · answer #4 · answered by Freckles... 7 · 0⤊ 1⤋
I'm assuming you've been diagnosed by a doctor for your bipolar condition. I think you should see the doctor again, and explain what's going on. I'm sure they could hook you up with something to help you feel less tense and irritable. Hope you feel better soon! :)
2007-12-28 20:06:41 · answer #5 · answered by artsy 3 · 2⤊ 1⤋
yes sound s like a manic episode
2007-12-28 20:06:03 · answer #6 · answered by tym v 3 · 2⤊ 1⤋
I think you should give your doctor a call and tell him/her this
2007-12-28 20:12:58 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋