Am I Bipolar?

[Pentecostal Boy]

Ok, it's like I am usually hyper and happy and like this: . But I can get depressed easily. Or atleast upset easily. Like if something makes me sad I dont get too far nto it or else i'll get really sad or something like that. I also can feel unwanted at times when in all sanity I know that isn't true. They say that traumatic expieiences cause it usually from what I hear. I have had one... or well actually three... So what do u guys think?

Thank you for Reading this!

~Pentecostal Boy

 

[nessa]

it honestly doesn't sound like it to me...but what do i know...i don't even know if *I* am bipolar or not.

Have you looked up the symptoms?

 

[alaurie]

Traumatic experiences can make bipolar disorder worse, but they don't cause it. It's caused by a genetic abnormality in the sensory receptor part of the brain.

This is a list of red flag symptoms for bipolar disorder in kids, but only a psychiatrist or psychologist is qualified to give you a diagnosis.

 

[Pentecostal Boy]

9 of em on the list are on my part... I hope I dont have it but i'd like to know...

 

[Phoenixtears1]

Well, could it be Posttraumatic Stress Disorder?

(information from:
http://www.ncptsd.va.gov/facts/general/fs_what_is_ptsd.html)
Posttraumatic Stress Disorder, or PTSD, is a psychiatric disorder that can occur following the experience or witnessing of life-threatening events such as military combat, natural disasters, terrorist incidents, serious accidents, or violent personal assaults like rape. People who suffer from PTSD often relive the experience through nightmares and flashbacks, have difficulty sleeping, and feel detached or estranged, and these symptoms can be severe enough and last long enough to significantly impair the person's daily life.

PTSD is marked by clear biological changes as well as psychological symptoms. PTSD is complicated by the fact that it frequently occurs in conjunction with related disorders such as depression, substance abuse, problems of memory and cognition, and other problems of physical and mental health. The disorder is also associated with impairment of the person's ability to function in social or family life, including occupational instability, marital problems and divorces, family discord, and difficulties in parenting.


I wouldn't jump to conclusions, but maybe think about if you've had nightmares, or trouble sleeping because of your past traumatic events.

 

[Yusuphhai]

As alaurie said, only a doctor can draw a conclusion.( The diagnosis about my Bipolar disorder is a fact case).So I suggest you to see a doctor of psycology or psychiatry department.Maybe you only have symptom of neurosis, That is not serious indeed.

 

[Pentecostal Boy]

I am so Pathetic! Today is my birthday and you would think that I would be happy right? Well i'm not.... infact im about ready to cry. I miss my aunt who has been gone for over a year and I dont know where she is. I had a rather ok day until about an hour or so ago. I just wish that she was home.... I know i'm pathetic I really shouldn't be bothering yall with my probs...

 

[Yusuphhai]

Happy Birthday Pentecostal Boy

You are so young to realize a splendid future.

 

[believer4God]

aww ty! you never told me this!

I am so Pathetic! Today is my birthday and you would think that I would be happy right? Well i'm not.... infact im about ready to cry. I miss my aunt who has been gone for over a year and I dont know where she is. I had a rather ok day until about an hour or so ago. I just wish that she was home.... I know i'm pathetic I really shouldn't be bothering yall with my probs...

 

[Pentecostal Boy]

yeah i know....

 

[believer4God]

i think you have let me out of alot.

 

[Pentecostal Boy]

Mel... my parents dont even know about this... no one in my fam does and your getting mad at me!

 

[vincejohn]

Happy birthday, I do not believe in labels, a lot of people are being labeled. I was labeled also probably the rest of my life but Jesus saved me gave me a new life and opportunities and new friends well not many count them on my hand and now my symptoms are gone.
I wanted to go on a tv show and talk about it but the show never got back to me. You sound normal you love your aunt where did she go do you have other family. Your young and are with all of us, the Holy Spirit is here with us ..you have friends here believe it or not. Love Vince.