Im not bipolar but...

[chosenchild]

Im not bipolar but Ive always wondered what it's like to be bipolar. What does it actually mean when you are ipolar? I mean I know it means 2 personalitys but do you just randimly split personalities or do you have to be in a certain situation?

 

[DLX]

I think you are thinking of another disorder, my friend. Bipolar means that you have trouble with your moods.

Lexi

 

[justafayes]

Im not bipolar but Ive always wondered what it's like to be bipolar. What does it actually mean when you are ipolar? I mean I know it means 2 personalitys but do you just randimly split personalities or do you have to be in a certain situation?

Well Honey,, if you use your web search,, you can look up Bipolar symptoms.. that will help you understand.. then you will have the ability to have compassion praying for those in need with the problem.. okay,, Love you in Christ and thank you for your concern and prayers.. Faye

 

[Jeshu]

Im not bipolar but Ive always wondered what it's like to be bipolar. What does it actually mean when you are ipolar? I mean I know it means 2 personalitys but do you just randimly split personalities or do you have to be in a certain situation?

Bipolar is mood disorder and not just a good mood or a bad mood, but rather or severe depression or feeling on top of the world in a manic/crazy kind of way.

Some of the symptoms of bipolar are;
Feeling worthless or hopeless
Spending too much money or make other reckless decisions.
Rapid shifting from sadness to rage
Extremely short attention span.
thinking about death or suicide all the time
Loss of energy feeling very tired.
An excessively high or happy mood.
Overwhelming feelings of sadness.
Loss of concentration
No interest in hobbies or work
Sleeping more in the depressed state and less or not at all in the manic phase
Talkativeness (Very fast talking as well)
Racing thoughts.

I'm sure there are more but I can't think of any at the moment. Also for each person the symptoms very as does the intensity.

As you can see we bipolar people do not suffer from a split personality that falls into a complete different catagory.

Hope this is helpful.

Christian greetings

Gerry

 

[alaurie]

Im not bipolar but Ive always wondered what it's like to be bipolar. What does it actually mean when you are ipolar? I mean I know it means 2 personalitys but do you just randimly split personalities or do you have to be in a certain situation?

I think you're asking about MPD (Multiple Personality Disorder) when you speak of splitting personalities, not bipolar. They're two totally different diagnosis. Bipolar is genetic and biochemical. MPD as I understand it is a compensatory personality split resulting from severe childhood emotional trauma.

To answer what it's like to be bipolar - there are different levels of severity. Some people never go into the really top-of-the-world manic state and are mostly depressed. Some are mostly manic with a few episodes of depression. Some are what's called Bipolar II or Soft Bipolar and experience the highs as more of a mixed state - feel too revved up to gear down and rest, but are irritable and depressed at the same time.

 

[nessa]

Bipolar is mood disorder and not just a good mood or a bad mood, but rather or severe depression or feeling on top of the world in a manic/crazy kind of way.

Some of the symptoms of bipolar are;
Feeling worthless or hopeless
Spending too much money or make other reckless decisions.
Rapid shifting from sadness to rage
Extremely short attention span.
thinking about death or suicide all the time
Loss of energy feeling very tired.
An excessively high or happy mood.
Overwhelming feelings of sadness.
Loss of concentration
No interest in hobbies or work
Sleeping more in the depressed state and less or not at all in the manic phase
Talkativeness (Very fast talking as well)
Racing thoughts.

I'm sure there are more but I can't think of any at the moment. Also for each person the symptoms very as does the intensity.

As you can see we bipolar people do not suffer from a split personality that falls into a complete different catagory.

Hope this is helpful.

Christian greetings

Gerry

you know...if you go by those symptoms, then i AM bipolar....and with my recent mood swings, i wouldn't be amazed if i was

 

[vibrant]

jeshu pointed an excellent summary of bipolar. but what's it like to be bipolar? that's an excellent question because a friend of mine pointed out that a list of symptoms isn't the same as a recounting of the experience. here's a bit of mine:

as i walked down the hill that lead to my apartment, the light was growing dim and the snowflakes were falling gently. suddenly, i looked up at an angle and saw the shimmer and sparkle. it was beautiful. God was so there. i ran home, burst through the door with my news: i learned what it means to be a Christian, i have all these theories. but all as i say my ideas i just hear my mom yelling at me, "NO!" chagrined, i felt like i was in a different dimension from my parents. my mother became infantile in my eyes and i could relate to my step father. it was like i discovered the code behind this reality like i discovered the code behind this internet — and if i was really silent and stopped feeling frustrated, i could hear angels singing.