2004-12-14 15:24:16Bombshell
Indeed....that was bipolar disorder!
What is bipolar disorder?
"Generally our mood is appropriate for what is happening in our lives at the time. However, people who have bipolar disorder tend to have major changes in mood for no obvious reason. They may be extremely excited and happy when there is no reason to be. At other times they may feel very upset or sad even though lots of good things are happening in their lives. When a person has repeated mood swings which are very severe and which do not seem to occur for any good reason, it is likely that the person has a bipolar disorder."
OMG!!! that was exactly what I've been going thru.
"The mood changes involved in bipolar disorder range from one extreme to another. At one extreme the person may feel excessively happy and excited with a huge increase in energy and activity. This extreme mood swing is called ‘mania ’. At the other extreme the person may be severely depressed with a great loss of interest or energy. These mood swings usually last anywhere from a few weeks to a few months."
OMG, I should have some clues!!!
"Frequency of illness
A person who has bipolar disorder does not always feel manic or depressed. Each episode of mania or depression lasts for a while and then stops. The person usually then feels completely well again.
"The length of time that a person remains well between episodes of illness varies from one person to the next. Some people may have only two or three episodes of illness in their entire lives. Other people may have four or more episodes of illness per year (referred to as ‘rapid cycling’). The good news, however, is that with regular medication you can reduce or even prevent further episodes of illness."
I did have friends refer to my severe mood swings as chemical imbalance before........
The severity of the illness
Although everyone feels very happy at times and quite sad at other times, it is usually possible to keep up our normal tasks. However, in bipolar disorder these mood swings may be so severe that they interfere with normal activities and everyday living. Behaviours may change completely and may disrupt the person's work or relationships.
The severity of illness differs from one person to another. Some people may have frequent and severe episodes of mania and depression. Other people may only rarely become unwell. Also, for each person the severity of illness differs from one episode of illness to another. Some episodes may be so severe that the person needs to spend time in hospital. However, other episodes could be very mild and may not need hospital care. If you think you are becoming unwell again, seek medical attention immediately. With early treatment the episode of illness is likely to be less severe and hospital admission may be avoided.
How common is bipolar disorder?
Bipolar disorder is quite a common illness. About one person in 100 will develop this disorder at some time in their lives. The disorder usually starts before the age of 30 but may occur at any time in the life span. Women and men are equally likely to be affected.
There is some suggestion that many of the people who develop this disorder have an I.Q. that is higher than average. Certainly there are many successful people who have had bipolar disorder. These people include American statesman Abraham Lincoln, painter Vincent Van Gogh, writer Virginia Woolf, and actresses Vivien Leigh and Frances Farmer. These people all led productive and creative lives.
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http://www.cambsmentalhealthinfo.nhs.uk/support/manic_depression.html
perhaps you'll get some clues from there. It says 99% of the symptons I was going thru for almost two years even now. It generally hit me periodically every 3 to 4 wks and lasted anywhere from 3 wks to months, and my brain and emotions just completely shut down. Instead of seeking medication, over time I've learned to develope ways to deal with it becuz i know this is going to follow me for the rest of my life. I can't do anything about it, i inherited it.
hunny, don't stay home and deal with it urself, i won't say ur case is any worse than mine, but u need to talk to a psychiatrist to get some professional help, i'm serious. You've told me a little about this before and i wish i could have been more help.
take care
hugs
alice
"Generally our mood is appropriate for what is happening in our lives at the time. However, people who have bipolar disorder tend to have major changes in mood for no obvious reason. They may be extremely excited and happy when there is no reason to be. At other times they may feel very upset or sad even though lots of good things are happening in their lives. When a person has repeated mood swings which are very severe and which do not seem to occur for any good reason, it is likely that the person has a bipolar disorder."
OMG!!! that was exactly what I've been going thru.
"The mood changes involved in bipolar disorder range from one extreme to another. At one extreme the person may feel excessively happy and excited with a huge increase in energy and activity. This extreme mood swing is called ‘mania ’. At the other extreme the person may be severely depressed with a great loss of interest or energy. These mood swings usually last anywhere from a few weeks to a few months."
OMG, I should have some clues!!!
"Frequency of illness
A person who has bipolar disorder does not always feel manic or depressed. Each episode of mania or depression lasts for a while and then stops. The person usually then feels completely well again.
"The length of time that a person remains well between episodes of illness varies from one person to the next. Some people may have only two or three episodes of illness in their entire lives. Other people may have four or more episodes of illness per year (referred to as ‘rapid cycling’). The good news, however, is that with regular medication you can reduce or even prevent further episodes of illness."
I did have friends refer to my severe mood swings as chemical imbalance before........
The severity of the illness
Although everyone feels very happy at times and quite sad at other times, it is usually possible to keep up our normal tasks. However, in bipolar disorder these mood swings may be so severe that they interfere with normal activities and everyday living. Behaviours may change completely and may disrupt the person's work or relationships.
The severity of illness differs from one person to another. Some people may have frequent and severe episodes of mania and depression. Other people may only rarely become unwell. Also, for each person the severity of illness differs from one episode of illness to another. Some episodes may be so severe that the person needs to spend time in hospital. However, other episodes could be very mild and may not need hospital care. If you think you are becoming unwell again, seek medical attention immediately. With early treatment the episode of illness is likely to be less severe and hospital admission may be avoided.
How common is bipolar disorder?
Bipolar disorder is quite a common illness. About one person in 100 will develop this disorder at some time in their lives. The disorder usually starts before the age of 30 but may occur at any time in the life span. Women and men are equally likely to be affected.
There is some suggestion that many of the people who develop this disorder have an I.Q. that is higher than average. Certainly there are many successful people who have had bipolar disorder. These people include American statesman Abraham Lincoln, painter Vincent Van Gogh, writer Virginia Woolf, and actresses Vivien Leigh and Frances Farmer. These people all led productive and creative lives.
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http://www.cambsmentalhealthinfo.nhs.uk/support/manic_depression.html
perhaps you'll get some clues from there. It says 99% of the symptons I was going thru for almost two years even now. It generally hit me periodically every 3 to 4 wks and lasted anywhere from 3 wks to months, and my brain and emotions just completely shut down. Instead of seeking medication, over time I've learned to develope ways to deal with it becuz i know this is going to follow me for the rest of my life. I can't do anything about it, i inherited it.
hunny, don't stay home and deal with it urself, i won't say ur case is any worse than mine, but u need to talk to a psychiatrist to get some professional help, i'm serious. You've told me a little about this before and i wish i could have been more help.
take care
hugs
alice