Do I have ultra rapid bipolar ?before u recommend me to the doctor...

Question

..this has been going on for a long time now..but to give an example, just like 3 minutes ago, i felt hella depressed, saw absoultely no hope in life, kept having flashbacks of my past...and then suddenly i get the whole "i dont give a fuc* attutide"..and now im pretty much back to normal...

ppl all say i have anxiety and depression..but could i also be bipolar?..but then maybe i wouldnt have these "mood episodes" if i didnt have such a haunting past and if i wasnt REALLY stressed about my life..

thanks.

Answer 1

Go to the doctor.  Who knows who is running around here claiming to be what.  Besides no one can diagnose you without a proper physical exam.  Don't listen to the arm chair shrinks and seek professional help.

Answer 2

Bipolar doesn't fluctuate between depression and normal moods. You would need to cycle between depression and hypomania/mania which is intense happiness, rapid speech, rapid thoughts, believing you're god, being reckless, things like that. So while you might have some sort of mood disorder happening, it doesn't sound like it's bipolar disorder.

Answer 3

My daughter has a type of bipolar disorder known as MIXED STATE.  It is one of the reasons why it took so long to diagnose her with bipolar disorder--because she would be very depressed and cutting herself as well as dealing with the racing thoughts and inability to sleep (symptoms of both ends of the spectrum) all at the same time.  A course of Lamictal, Zoloft, and Vyvanse has done WONDERS for her...

Answer 4

Everyone experiences it differently, and most of the answers here reflect that.  You sound like you are in a mixed state, and have what my pdoc calls 'microcycles'.  I experience the exact frustration->apathy->okay cycle as well.  Sometimes often.  Are you having racing thoughts as well??  Moody (stupid question? :) )

I ran around thinking I had anxiety and depression.  Nothing every worked until I started having three day manic benders, then I got the diagnosis and started the long process of finding the correct meds combo.  I was afraid of Lithium for many years, but I'm on just enough that a lot of that went away.

I know you don't want to hear this but get yourself professionally diagnosed and find good meds doc.  Don't use the family doc -- call around and find a doc you like and ask if he/she handles potential bipolar issues  -- if anything you'll find out for sure what is going on.

Also, maybe the flashbacks are just things you haven't dealt with yet.  Reliving those over and over, and internalizing them is another sign.  (I do that as well, so don't feel alone in that one).

Good luck, my friend.  Just stick with it.

Answer 5

Bipolar Disorder doesn't work that way.  Highs or lows tend to last for months at a time.

Answer 6

It does sound like you are depressed. Are you angry and upset for a short period of time? Or for a long period of time. Talk to a friend about this. Or go and see a professional about this and seek some therapy maybe. Talking about your issues releases past issues that have been inside you for years. The human body is like a bottle full of emotions. Once that bottle is filled, then the person usually becomes depressed, has anxiety issues, or in some cases panic attacks. Sometimes there are things you can't talk about. The only person you can trust is a therapist. It will also help with the anxiety and its completely confidential. But no. You do not have bipolar. You sound depressed and have anxiety issues. Just take a deep breath, accept that you have issues, seek help, then life will be great after!