What symptoms would you look for in people
with bi polar ?
Last edited by Suzy on 09-22-03 20:38pm; edited 1 time in total
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acowgill
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Suzy, You Are Not Crazy! Posted: 09-21-03 01:49am
People who are bp are not crazy and any
psychiatrist with a brain would never call
someone crazy (i would hope). I posted a
reply under the topic bipolarism that you
should read. It lists some of the most
common symtoms. If this seems to fit
your moods, I would definitely beg you to
get help. See a psychiatrist as soon as
possible, because it is horrible to have
to live like that when you don't have
too!.
Best of luck
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ambra
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Bipolar Posted: 10-05-03 16:31pm
Suzy,
for several years, I (and several family
members) thought that I was losing my grip
on my sanity. One day (or hour) I was
sooo happy, energetic, just on top of the
world. Had so much energy that I knew I
could accomplish anything that I wanted
to. And in the blink of an eye, I would
be the total opposite. Sometimes the
moods would last for days, or weeks. And
the spending sprees.... I won't even get
into that.
Anyway, it wasn't until I started having
some problems at work that were attributed
to these moods that I talked to my doctor
about it. When I was finally diagnosed
bipolar, I was so relieved.
If you feel that you might possibly be
afflicted with this, don't hesitate to
talk to your doctor about it. And get a
second opinion if your regular doctor
tries to overlook your concerns.
I recently talked a good friend of mine
into going for treatment for his mood
disorder, and as it turns out, he's
bipolar also (big surprise...). When I
talked with him yesterday, he told me that
he feels like a different person after
being on the meds for a while. It was a
complete transformation, in a good way.
Good luck, and let us know how it turns
out for you.
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Suzy
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Posted: 10-05-03 18:59pm
Dear ambra,
i actually thought for a while there that
I may have been suffering bi polar, I have
since found a wonderful doctor who has
assured me I am not bi polar, but was
suffering major depression as my mood was
never going to a high, always staying at a
low, I have been treated with an anti
depressant called ciprimil which has
really sorted that out, and my depression
is now non existant. I consider myself
one of the lucky ones who actually found a
treatment that does work for me, I know
others who just can't seem to get it
right. I am now 8 weeks pregnant with our
second child and happier than ever. It is
safe to be on ciprimil and be pregnant,
but I am keeping regular appointments with
my doctor who is keeping a watchful eye on
the situation.
Regards,
.::suzy::.
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star00
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Still Having Ups And Downs Normal Or Not Posted: 12-01-03 17:14pm
I was told by a Dr. I am bipolar and he
put me on lithium and welburtin the
problem is I sometimes still get in moods
mostly low but boy when im high I can go
go and go and spend....I am having trouble
in my marriage so I dont know if thats the
case or what but I also can become very
abusive when we fight throwing things
etc....Is this normal? I still cant
control my anger like I should..
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lrb2002
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Posted: 12-12-03 16:37pm
Star00
i do not have bi polar, but my sister
does, the violance sadly is normal, for
four years she beat the hell out of me, it
got to the point where I wished I would
want do die so I wouldnt have to deal with
it. The best advise I have for you, if
you have loved ones close to you (husband,
kids) everyone needs to get educated so
they understand what to do when your lows
hit. Before my parents understood it they
blamed me for her mood swings. Most
importantly get therapy for you and then
one for your family. There is a group
called nami that gives classes in mental
disorders. I hoped I hope I helped.
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2ferano
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Posted: 12-23-03 23:00pm
Suzy, I realize you posted this a long
time ago, but I wanted to tell you
something. Bipolar is so commonly
misdiagnosed. Or not diagnosed, I guess.
When you have bipolar, your lows can
last a week, a month or a couple of years.
You do not have to be on a constant
schedule. And spending is a symptom of
bipolar, but only with some people. I am
bipolar and I have never in my life gone
on a big spending spree. So, just
because you do not have all of the
symptoms doesn't mean your doctor should
rule out bipolar. I mean, if you do not
have it I am very glad. It is a life
long struggle.
What I am trying to say is if there comes
a day that your current meds stop working
or if you experience a very very happy
period of time and then fall back into
depression, then go back to your doctor.
Anti depressants can actually worsen
bipolar disorder. There are certain meds
for it that stabilize your mood. Taking
anti depressants or depressants will
worsen the condition.
Just an fyi.
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purple333
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Posted: 12-26-03 08:12am
Suzy,
i see where (& why) hotasfrick is
coming from but one thing that caught my
attention in reading his post &
checking yours was
"or if you experience a very very happy
period of time and then fall back into
depression, then go back to your doctor"
since you're pregnant (ooops just checked
your post date & I guess you're a mum
again now - congratulations!!!!)it is
almost certain that you are going to have
some big highs & some
probably/possibly unexpected lows, this is
normal for any woman regardless of
anything else that is or is not going on
in her life.
When we give birth we experience a huge
high often followed by a big low, because
of huge hormonal changes & because of
what absolutely no-one can prepare you for
as words won't do it - the huge pressure
of responsibility for that tiny scrap of
humanity that you adore. Then too some
women suffer post partum depression &
don't adore, don't even want anything to
do with their babies.
the range of emotions is different not
just for each person but for each birth
& has nothing to do with either
bi-polar or depression it just happens
& no-one can say who will feel what.
so if you suffer extreme or new emotions
that worry you now that you're a mum
again, join the rest of us, but do talk to
your dr he/shesounds like someone who will
listen & hear you & respond
appropriately, still if in doubt second
opinions can be reassuring.
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Liz17784
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Bp Is Serious Posted: 01-05-04 13:22pm
Suzy,
my mom is bp, and my dad divorced her a
while ack, but the symptoms to this
bpstuff, they can stat with being
depressed a lot and having mood swings,
and sometimes even not knowing why yu feel
the way you do. If you can , look back
into your family's history, and see if
anyone had bp, because it usually skips
the next generation.
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JUANITA
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Im Bipolar Posted: 01-09-04 15:55pm
Hello im a 25 yr old female with bipolar
and anzity and many other problems. I
wanted to see if there was any doctors or
somone who reads these cause I have a
couple of questions: I was infertal I
finally had a baby then I actully found
out I had these problems the meds I take
help me but cause me to miss mt periods
again I want to beable to have more
children soi havent been takeing my meds
and I can tell im up one day and down the
next I have no insurance so I get samples
from my docter
he said the missed periods wernt from the
meds but when im on them I dont have any
periods but when im off them it comes. So
im confused on what to do. Im on zolof ,
risperdal , high blood pressure meds. So
if any on can answer me please!!!!!
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purple333
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Posted: 01-10-04 10:08am
First we are all different so it is
definitely possible that the meds stop you
having your period!! Second it may be
mind over matter, in other words if you
believe they stop yuour period they will,
this doesn't make you nuts, just says you
have a strong subconscious.
I think you probably should take the blood
pressure meds, pregnancy can up blood
pressure & cause you & baby to die
so stay away from salt & salty foods
& take those meds!!
As to being up one day & down the
next, when you're down just think, no i'm
doing this to try & have a baby which
is a great thing & something I want so
instead of being down i'm going to go for
a walk, read a book, watch tv, call a
friend &/or go out join a group that
is involved in soemthing you like, to help
you get through those bad days.
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advice247
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Bipolar Disorder Posted: 02-04-04 03:00am
People with bipolar can drastically change
their moods quickly or slowly. They can
be very happy and dramatically become sad
or violent. I've seen many cases of
people with this problem. In my studies,
the cure is god. With god, it can be
overcome. This disorder can be overcome.
Drugs can affect people by hurting them
even more. Like depression, they say, it
"may be" this or it "may be" that. Do
they even know what they're talking about?
Trust yourself and be strong. If you
have someone to talk to and trust, you can
get through it. Alone may be difficult...
You always have god!
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mia
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Advice247 Posted: 02-08-04 01:34am
First off, good for you that you have god
in your life. Second, exactly what are
your studies that god is the answer?
Third, would you tell someone with
diabetes or heart disease that god is the
answer and to not seek medical attention.
Bi-polar is a medical condition. It is
not a figment of peoples imagination nor a
manifestation of the devil or any other
nonsense. And even though god defenitely
helps deal with any difficult situation in
our lives, that alone with not keep
someone from doing something to endanger
themselves or others.
So, my advice to anyone who thinks they
or someone they know is bi-polar or has
depression is seek medical attention for
evaluation. Follow the doctors advice
about medication, abstaining from
recreational drugs and alcohol (they make
depression and mania worse), get plenty of
sleep and talk to someone (friend or
therapist). And if it is something you
are comfortable with, talk to god, he's
always listening.
By the way, I am bi-polar. I take seizure
medication to control my symptoms which is
monitored by my doctor. I have an
occasional glass of wine when i'm feel
balanced. I always get plenty of sleep,
because the lack there of always sets me
off. I talk to a therapist when I feel
in question of my balance and moods. And
I always talk to god, because it is good
to know he is on my side.
Mia
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vrajavala
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Ambra Is Right Posted: 02-22-04 09:29am
Ambra has stated most of the symptoms that
a psychiatrist would look for. However,
after you have been diagnosed and are
taking medication, you could also
recognize symptoms in others. However,
do not think that you can go around
diagnosing others, as they may be in
complete denial about any major illness.
Most people with bipolar disorder
experience that their life after diagnosis
is completely different, now that they are
taking medications that assist the
rationalization control process.
the range of emotions is different not
just for each person but for each birth
