Question 1

what to do if i think i have severe bipolar disorder.. how can i talk to my mom about it?

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Get diagnosed: I would first schedule an appointment with your doctor. There is a possibility that you may not have bipolar disorder. I would still talk to your mom about it. Be direct, honest and express your concerns. She may be able to help by providing more of a family history on the subject. She can also be a good support.

Question 2

how can you talk to parents about possible bipolar disorder?

Accepted Answer

Frankly: Be honest. Explain your concerns. Tell them directly what type of help you desire.

Question 3

i think i have deppresion and bipolar disorder.i looked at the signs and me and i have most of the sytom.shoulditell some1.my personality changesalot.?

Accepted Answer

Yes: You need to get help. See your general fp doctor and get started. Wanting to get better is great.

Question 4

what are the beginning signs of bipolar disorder?

Accepted Answer

Bipolar: Lack of sleep, irritability/snappy, too much energy.

Question 5

need docs help! i am showing signs of bipolar disorder?

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Seek psychiatric: Eval to determine if you have bipolar disorder or another mood disorder. When a person is manic or hypomanic they may exhibit  aggression, agitation, lack of judgment ; impulse control, distractability, rapid thoughts  ; speech, ^ libido, v sleep, spending sprees, high risk behaviors, elation, ^ physical activity ; even psychosis.
When depressed one may experience low mood, v energy level, v.

Question 6

hi. i think i might have a bipolar disorder but i'm not sure yet. can u tell me the exact signs of someone who has bipolar disorder?

Accepted Answer

To REALLY know: If you have bipolar disorder, talk to a psychiatrist or psychologist.  Symptoms include manic episodes:  uncritical self-confidence or grandiose thinking; feeling full of energy despite little or no sleep; speech that is rapid, loud, irrelevant, nonstop, or difficult to interrupt; racing thoughts; inability to screen out irrelevant stimuli;  foolish, excessive or risky activities or plans.

Question 7

someone in my circle shows signs of a bipolar disorder and is on somekind of medication but wishes to keep it a secret from family and friends. ?

Accepted Answer

It's every person's: Right to keep personal medical information confidential. When he or she is ready to share or ask for support, he/she will let you know. You have the right to act only on behaviors that constititute a harm to self or others.

Question 8

what are the symptoms of mania in bipolar disorder? can you get commited involuntary if you have signs of this disorder?

Accepted Answer

Mania: Mania is feeling very very happy for no reason and feeling grandiose etc.
You will not be committed unless you become a serious risk to yourself or others.

Question 9

i think i am experiencing sleep paralysis while i am dreaming of overdosing(description). is this a sign of bipolar disorder?

Accepted Answer

? Sleep Paralysis?: Although sleep disorders can co-occur with bipolar disorder, sleep paralysis isn't a diagnostic criteria for bipolar. If you are concerned that you have symptoms consistent with bipolar disorder - seek diagnostic assessment with a psychiatrist or clinical psychologist. If the sleep experience isn't a 1-time incident than talk with your doctor about a sleep medicine consultation.

Question 10

could racing thoughts and frequent mood swings be signs of a bipolar disorder or they can be signs of depression as well?

Accepted Answer

Sxs: Racing thoughts and frequent mood swings might be seen with hypomania or mania related to bipolar disorder. It may be due to anxiety or an anxious depression. Certain drugs  & medications can cause these symptoms. Mood swings are more prominent in some personality disorder.  If you are experiencing these sxs - an comprehensive psychological assessment can help delineat the cause. Take care.

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