I think I may be bipolar :s help?

Question

The reason I think that I'm bipolar is... i have alot of reasons.

- I feel bad when people compliment me

- I feel depressed when I do things I used to love

- I can't sleep at night, sometimes I spend the whole night trying to get to sleep.

- I feel bad when somebody likes me

- When I go out I rarely talk to anybody and then later i talk alot

- At one moment I feel extremely happy and then a couple minutes later I will feel horrible about myself

- sometimes I feel extremely happy and sometimes I feel extremely depressed.

- I sometimes feel delusional

- I have no energy

- I feel guilt for things I havent done ( I saw a man push an old lady and then I felt guilty about it for the whole day, and I had nothing to do with it)

- I dont feel like leaving my house, even for a party

- I randomly start to cry for no reason

I am 16 years old and I dont consider myself depressed but I do think I am bipolar.

I want to get myself tested, but I dont want my mom too come with me

because if i tell her that i think i am she will just laugh at me.

Answer 1

Sorry no help but i can tell you without a doubt Bebe is an extreme bible thumping idiot.

Answer 2

You're 16--the hormones are a-ragin, which affect moods ! But It sounds like you may have some issues with self-esteem, and the mood swings are a concern, though. I would seek the advice of your family physician, and a therapist for talking therapy.. Just tell your mom that you are very concerned about your down moods -- that it is frightening you -- and she should be supportive. I don't know of any parent that would ignore this.

If not, see a school counselor at the school you attend and they can refer you for help. Don't let the depression go though.

Answer 3

it doesn't sound like you're bipolar. usually bipolar people have serious anger/violence issues as well, or you would notice other people telling you that you are making things up. bipolar people often overexagerate or think something is true because they can't see truth clearly. usually they have to have someone TELL them they are bipolar. and often this is only after a few suicide attempts.

it sounds like you have one of two things:

1) depression

2) teenager syndrome.

The second one just sucks and you have to stick it out until you grow out of it.

The first one you can combat with a healthy diet/exercise/recreational activities.  

Answer 4

I don't think you should be afraid of telling your mother, she may have already noticed some changes in your behavior and isn't sure how to approach you about what's happening either. Moms are good at picking up on when there's something wrong with their kids. Don't hesitate to tell her you need help from somewhere and below is tips on how to live with the problem.

Everyday Tips for Living With Bipolar Disorder

Finding Care

If you have (or might have) bipolar disorder and aren't sure where to turn for care, you should know that there are options besides private psychiatrists and your family doctor.

Ideas for help when you can't afford payments:

A program at a university or medical school

The department of psychiatry at a hospital

Public mental health clinics and community centers

In times of crisis, the emergency room

Missed some information there but the site below has that on it and if you care to read more on the subject, just join the everydayhealth.com site. It's free.

Answer 5

bipolar disorder is kind of hard to diagnose usualy you need some1 to tlak too

i went though a time when i felt i was bipolar and i looked up the symptoms

medications didint help (they made the depression worse) so i sugjest counsuling or find some1 to talk to about it

im always here to help if you want to IM me

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Answer 6

bipolar is mood swings, what your describing sounds like depression to me or too much ampathy. im bipolar and the best way i can describe it is; my friends diss my girl friend so i punch a hole in the wall, then i feel bad cuz i punched a hole in the wall so i cry, the i get pissed cuz im being a sissy, so i cut myself.... what your saying isnt bipolar

Answer 7

A psychologist told me an interesting thing once. Most people who self diagnose..are wrong.

Answer 8

There is no such thing as bi-polar. All those things you mentioned above are things EVERY person feels from time to time. Spend time praying and reading your Bible. You'll feel better in no time.

Answer 9

Bipolar disorder is a disorder of extremes, depression and mania (or hypomania).

And the mood swings last for awhile, not just minutes or hours.  For example, depression might last for a couple of months.  And mania might last for weeks.  If you look at the DSM IV diagnosis for Bipolar disorder, there is a time frame for each episode of depression and mania.

Some of your symptoms are similar to Bipolar symptoms but many of them are not.  I think you are a teenager and are having normal growing issues.  If anything, you might be depressed.

Bipolar is severe and extreme, although it has become a popular fad.