Question 1

will stress cause a bipolar 2 episode?

Accepted Answer

Depends: A "bipolar 2 episode" happens to people who have bipolar ii disorder. These people have an internal vulnerability to mood episodes (depression or hypomanic episodes), independent of external events. A stressor can make an event more likely, but it doesn't cause the event -- the mood disorder is the primary reason the mood episode occurs.

Question 2

will stress cause bipolar symptom to return even while on medication?

Accepted Answer

It's possible: Stress severe enough can cause someone with bipolar disorder to break through their meds. It is very important for someone with bipolar disorder to make sure they do as much as they can do to reduce mental and physical stress by making sure they get enough sleep regularly, eat healthy and regularly, exercise regularly-- in other words, take good care of themselves.

Question 3

does stress affects the people with history of bipolar disordee?

Accepted Answer

Yes: Stress affects everybody. It's imperative to learn good stress-management techniques;  awareness of symptoms and triggers of the episode; having routines to make your environment predictable. Exercise, good nutrition, practicing relaxation, and good sleep hygiene. Creating a crisis card for when  the "episode comes", so people familiar with your situation could find you help.

Question 4

24f with 2 lil boys! i have just been feeling very unhappy, stressed & overwhelmed!  some days are good  an others are bad!  depression, bipolar...etc..?

Accepted Answer

Anxiety/Stress?: Very common to feel that way. My suggestions: see a psychiatric counselor, involve in community activities (like helping others) may be join some near by hospital as a volunteer. Studies have shown, when we help others in need, it makes us release certain chemicals in brain to ease out our own anxiety.

Question 5

i want to know what is the difference between bipolar and post traumatic stress disorder?

Accepted Answer

BPD/PTSD: Bipolar is mood disorder with ups/downs. 
Ptsd is anxiety disorder with flashbacks, hyper vigilance & numbing of feelings.

Question 6

i just briefly think may have bipolar depression cos one minute i'm fine next minute i'm just angry. if i'm stressed out max would this cos to feel bp?

Accepted Answer

Stress: does not cause bi-polar but it can cause symptoms to flair up. Go see a top notch psychiatrist and tell them about your symptoms, medical history and most importantly some would say your family history (ask about this before you go) One tends to inherit Major Depression and Bipolar Disease. Every one gets mad and sad at times in response to stress.

Question 7

could i have an anxiety disorder and unnoticed stress that manifests itself with voices and hallucinations rather than the diagnoses of bipolar?

Accepted Answer

Yes: When someone is stressed out there can be a variety of ways that symptoms are expressed.  Although psychotic symptoms are not commonly endorsed in the context of mild to moderate severity anxiety in extremely severe states of anxiety it is possible to start experiencing a form of hallucinatory phenomena. There is often an intersection with personality and developmental history as well.  Stay safe!

Question 8

how do you know if you are bipolar? i have mood swings and i am always easily irratated. how do you know. i always thought i was just stressed out

Accepted Answer

Get an evaluation: Diagnosis of bipolar disorder requires an expert evaluation by your doctor (psychologist/psychiatrist, etc.). There are a number of possible explanations for your mood swings and irritability. Your doctor can help you understand what's going on and feel better, with appropriate treatment if necessary. It's easy to get to the bottom of this and to start feeling better. Call a professional.

Question 9

i have adhd and ocd and take meds for both and also am bipolar. how is all that possible? i am pretty much fighting relapses lately due to stressors.

Accepted Answer

Rare but possible: I am so sorry that you struggle with those three conditions.  Symptoms of those three conditions can often overlap and present a difficult diagnostic dilemma and a treatment challenge. However, there is treatment available so don't lose faith.  It is crucial that you maintain proper sleep habits and manage your stress in a healthy way.  Examples exercise and meditation.

Question 10

i have bipolar i. i also have bad irritability, does that come with bipolar because i also have a lot of other stress?

Accepted Answer

Yes.: Irritability and anger are symptoms that occur with Bipolar during the manic phase.

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24f with 2 lil boys! i have just been feeling very unhappy, stressed & overwhelmed! some days are good an others are bad! depression, bipolar...etc..?

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I want to know what is the difference between bipolar and post traumatic stress disorder?

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I just briefly think may have bipolar depression cos one minute i'm fine next minute i'm just angry. if i'm stressed out max would this cos to feel bp?

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Could i have an anxiety disorder and unnoticed stress that manifests itself with voices and hallucinations rather than the diagnoses of bipolar?

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How do you know if you are bipolar? i have mood swings and i am always easily irratated. how do you know. i always thought i was just stressed out

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I have adhd and ocd and take meds for both and also am bipolar. how is all that possible? i am pretty much fighting relapses lately due to stressors.

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I have bipolar i. i also have bad irritability, does that come with bipolar because i also have a lot of other stress?

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