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You think you may be depressed?
No, i think i might be bipolar, totally different.
Is bipolar a genetic disorder?
Bipolar disorder has a genetic component - it does seem to run in families, and if you have people in your family who have bipolar disorder, you have a higher chance to have it yourself. However, there is more than just genetics causing it - scientists haven't figured out the whole think, but they know it is more than just a gene or group of genes. Some people can grow up in the same family and have the same genes, but not develop bipolar disorder.
What are some ways to teach others about bipolar disorder?
First off, you have to understand what bipolar disorder is and be confident and comfortable talking about. remember people can smell fear. Look up websites on google and compile a list of information you think people would be receptive to. you may have to dumb it down a little and remember to a lock on your emotions if you have bipolar disorder.
I think I was misdiagnosed depressed when bipolar and think Prozac is making my mood swings worse?
Talk with your psychiatrist. Or find a new one if you have to. Bipolar disorder wrecks havoc on a persons life, as you know, and you deserve to feel better. Fully treated bipolar disorder becomes a tamer beast, and will allow you some peace. Keep speaking up until someone listens, because you deserve to feel stable again.
Can you explain some of the symptoms for Bipolar Disorder?
Bipolar Disorder is a mental disease that makes the person have extreme mood swings. Having bipolar also makes you think about things you wouldn't normally think about or possibly do things that you normally wouldn't do. My sister has a extreme case of bipolar.
What is the difference between depression and bi polar?
The main difference between them is that people with depression experience only depression, whereas people afflicted by bipolar disorder experience both depression and hypomania or mania. When someone is depressed they often link everything to being their fault and often feel like suicide.Whereas, my friend who has bipolar is different in the sense that when you have bipolar, you experience happy and sad emotions, that contrast each other greatly. I see my friend having a laugh and enjoying herself. Then totally depressed another time.Bipolar disorder causes dramatic mood swings-from overly "high" and/or irritable (Mania) to sad and hopeless (Depression), and then back again, often with periods of normal mood in between. Severe changes in energy and behavior go along with these changes in mood. The periods of highs and lows are called episodes of mania and depression. People with bipolar disorder can have episodes of mild to severe mania in addition to severe depressive episodes. (Mild mania is called hypomania. )There are 2 main types of bipolar disorder. Bipolar 1 includes severe depressive and manic episodes and in some cases visual or auditory hallucinations. Bipolar 2 includes hypomania alternating with depression.
Do doctors know what causes bipolar disorder?
Doctors think that bipolar disorder is caused by stress. Others believe that it's a mental illness that you can treat with medicine.
Do bipolar people threaten individuals?
Not usually, but some people may feel threatened by their odd behavior. When a bipolar is manic they are usually thinking too fast and too jumbled to actually do anything they have talked about. When a bipolar is depressed they are usually too unable to think at all to do anything.
What if you think you have bipolar disorder but only experience some of the symptoms are you still bipolar?
It would be necessary to see a mental health professional to get an accurate diagnosis. There are several subcategories of bipolar disorder, each with differing degrees of severity. Some symptoms of bipolar disorder are also found in other mental illnesses.
Mental disorder that causes going to hospital or doctor?
There are so many . . . I can think of bipolar disorder, depression, disassociation disorder, panic disorder, personality disorder, asocial disorder among the many.
Do you think I have bi polar disorder?
If you think or suspect yourself you have a bipolar disorder you need to book an appointment to your physician immediately. The physician will take some tests from you.
I think I have depersonalization depression and maybe bipolar?
If you are worried that you are suffering from depersonalization depression and bipolar disorder, you will need to see a doctor. A doctor can offer treatment.
