How do I live with Bipolar?
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I too am bipolar with hypo-mania. I recently started treatment after years of depression, anger, sleep problems and just almost hating the world. Now, almost every day is a good day. I sleep well, I have very little anger, and haven't been depressed any. It is such a relief to finally feel normal. So you see I do know something about this.
Try talking with your mom again to take you to the doctor while you feel "normal". If that does not work, talk to your guidance counselor, school nurse or a trusted teacher. They may know how to help. Perhaps they will speak to your mother and she will then realize that you are serious.
The problem with bipolar disorder is that it is often misdiagnosed for years before it is properly diagnosed and treated. I must caution you that there are other mood disorders that can cause some of the same symptoms. It may not be bipolar disorder you are experiencing although with the hypo-manic episodes it is most likely.
Being only 12 I know you are dependent on an adult to get you to the proper help. Your family doctor may be able to help you. A therapist is of little help in treating bipolar because it is caused by a chemical imbalance in the brain, it is NOT a behavioral problem.
I am including some links that may be of help to you.
I wish you the very best and hope you get the help you need.
You may contact me about this anytime you like.
Sincerely,
Terry
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Get a doctor to consult about bipolar and medicinal options. But if the current plan is working, roll with it.
Visit a doctor and geta diagnosis. Medication is the best thing that can be done.
Your 'symptoms' are pretty much the same thing as every teenage girl- your hormone balances are changing and it inevitable screws with your moods and emotions. If you believed everthing you hear about health problems you'd be the sickest child around- symptoms are usually very vague in cases like this and therefore can be applied in anyway through differing interpretations
relax, maybe its treatable
Well you're going through a time where you're growing up. You have horomones and all kinds of things running through you. Everyone changes around your age so I wouldn't worry too much. Mood swings are pretty normal for 12 year old girls. You'll grow out of them. A therapist would probably be able to diagnose you if you had bipolar. If the therapist hasn't already, you probably dont have it.
they have groups
It is a harmone imbalance and what you need is something that will balance your indocrine system.
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Tell your mom, once again, that you think you might have Bipolar. This time, back it up with facts and a little proof. Usually doctors have medicines that help control Bipolar, so you should see a doctor as soon as possible.
Talk to your school counselor.
You need to talk to your school counselor since your mom doesn't want to hear it. Sometimes at your age it could be just hormones, which are sky high one minute and below ground the next. If you can talk to your mom (Dad too if possible) explain how you feel and ask them to take you to a good psycharitrist. He well be able to qualify this condition.
Most bi-polar disorders can be controlled. You really need to seek the help of a doctor who can diagnose these things. I would present your mother with some clinical descriptions taken from medical websites and ask that you be evaluated.
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A good therapist should be able to tell if you have bipolar problems even if they only see you in the manic state.
You might try talking to the school counselor about your concerns.
you will need some bi-polar meds and you will be fine,
you will be better when you get older and are on your own, your mother doesnt understand this disease and it sound like she is in denial of you having it . maybe she is not ready to beleive that her little baby has a mental disorder.
I grew up with my father being manic depressant, now they call it bi-poloar, he was major in the manic and spend many times in the mental hospital, sometimes I wonder if a am mild bi-polar.
I understand how you feel and what you go through, get on the right meds and stay on them. maybe buy you mom a book or two on the subject and get her to read them. she will understand more when she knows more about it.
You also have all the symptoms of adolescence. Moody, happy, sad, angry. Since you ARE seeing a therapist, what does s/he think? Arrange to go to the therapist when you are in a down mood. If your Mom won't take you, find a concerned relative (is there a Dad in the picture?) to take you. If you can't find someone to take you, find someone to film you in a down stage, and take that to the therapist when you are manic. A doctor needs to make this diagnosis, not you. If it turns out to be true, therapy & medication can help. My Mom was bi-polar, it is not an easy thing to have. I hope you are just going through puberty, Good Luck!
Ponokahontas has the right idea. life is life, we all have our ups and downs. if it wasn't for the bad times, then we wouldn't know a good thing if it bit us in the butt. try to stay away from medications and so called doctors. the pharmaceutical companies only want your money, because if youd get better they would lose a customer. and if your fine in the first place, and life is life, then the pharaceutical companies would go out of business. keep a journal of the things you think, and when stuff gets dark you can get into your journal and see that its not that way every day. some days are happy and good. some days are crappy. life. live and let live.no harm done.
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my mom was a bi-polar for over 35 years. scored in the top tenth percentile. the meds never let her find herself to work through things, and the side effects from the meds killed her violently.and i was there to witness the whole deal from my baby years until she got away. "today is victory over yourself of yesterday" thats a quote from some one long ago. you were given a brain and rationality to work on your issues in life..everyday you'll fight new demons and win, as long as you just believe in yourself. the meds will take yourself from you.
u dont even know, if u got it u shouldd aks how u gona live without it, ur an ignaramis something. dum, dum, dum.
you are thinking too much about your problems.i suggest get bzy n involve your self in activities anything that u like and consumes energy and time.concentrate on studies make new friends and appreciate your life everyday..and yes get counselling if r mum thinks u r just pretending talk to your teacher in school for help.
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