Symptoms -Decreased interest in academics
-Depression (or what seems to be)
-Oversleep and Insomnia (Irregular Sleep Patterns)
-Friendships crumbling
-Feeling alone
-Suicidal thoughts
-Time of mania
-Loss of concentration
-Loss of interest
-Low self-esteem
-Blank Staring/Staring at nothing for up to 5 minutes
-Loss of drive/motivation
-Mood Swings
-Dependence on drugs/alcohol
Scenario I am a 15 year old boy. I am friends with mostly girls and I find myself feeling depressed and stressed from school. I have always felt as though I was bipolar, but not until recently has it become more apparent. My best friend, whom I was in love with, and I got into the worst fight of our friendship. She told me that I am nothing to her and suddenly I felt like my world is gone. She is mad at me because I told my other friend all of the rude things she said about her. In school all I can talk about is how much I despise her for what she does to me, but in reality I feel lost. I feel hopeless and severely depressed. Everyone online tells me to just tell my parents, but I don't want to. My life feels like a mess.
Its up to you if you want to tell your parents or not. Nobody can tell you what to do. I have the same symptoms as you. There are meds that can help but I guess that would mean telling your parents.
Drinking and taking drugs are like self medicating. Except when the effects fade you are back to where you started. Its better to not depend on drugs and alcohol because it can become a very bad habit and may effect your entire being for life. But then again nobody is making desicion for you.
Depression can rule your life very easily. It can cause all the symptoms plus others.
I have the same issues. Bipolar can really take a toll on you. You can feel very happy one moment and the next you can feel really down.
Again I say meds can help treat the symptoms but the meds can also have effects on you.
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I hope that you are okay, I think you need to go and talk to your doctor about the way you feel. It may be that they help you with medication or other types of therapy. The thought of telling your parents may be daunting, but do you think they may help you if they knew what was going on? For me, my parents are a huge support but I know that not everyone feels this way. Try not to lean on the drugs and alcohol to get by as it can become a habit thats hard to kick. I really think you need to tell someone how you feel, is there a trusted teacher you could talk to or a school counsellor?
i have trouble seeing what, what you described has to do with manic depression..
Obviously, you are struggling. Whether it is "just" the issues of being a teenager or an actual depression only a doctor can tell you.
If you are worried, talking to your parents may be a good idea but it is up to you, in the end.
getting someone to talk to on a regular basis, like a school counsellor or similar, could be a good idea too. It may help you get through this difficult time.
I hope you feel better soon.
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I agree with what's been said above. Also, try not to diagnose yourself - only a doctor can do that. I think a chat with your GP would be an excellent place to start getting support so that hopefully you feel better soon.
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Self diagnoses can do more harm than good. Best to speak to the experts. Hope ya ok today. I have bipolar so feel free to ask me anything.
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If you are in any way concerned - then go and speak to your GP, and also to your parents.
We can not diagnose on this forum, and certainly not from so little information. You have listed a list of criteria symptoms - but anyone can do that. Instead, go to your GP and talk about what your experiences are, not symptoms you think may fit a pattern. There is a risk of changing behavior to fit a perceived criteria, and this is why we would always say not to self diagnose.
Be safe.
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I do have a good relation with my mom, but there is no way for her to discretely take me to the doctor without my brother finding out. My brother is really annoying and would probably tell everyone I know. I am thinking of waiting for him to go to college in the fall, I will try to keep safe till then.
How about a counsellor at school or a youth drop in centre? I think it is important that you find someone to talk to. Being a teenager it can seem like a real challenge to get someone to listen to you, but just remember that you are worth it.
Write an apology to your friend. You don't have to give it to them, but maybe look at what you did to hurt them and why you now think you despise them. You broke a confidence and that can be hard to forgive, but if you give it time maybe you can build back the trust.
You have hormones going on top of the symptoms you listed above and you need someone unbiased to listen to you. So go easy on yourself and hang in there. It's tough in the beginning. I didn't know I had bipolar as a teenager- I just knew something was wrong. I tried to tell my parents, but in the end I went to get help for myself.
You are worth it okay. Don't give up.
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I am sorry for being so frank and sorry for self-diagnosing.
Nothing wrong with being frank, so do not feel you need to apologise. Nor do you need to apologise for how you are feeling, or the desire to know what is causing it. It is forum rules that we can not diagnose, and I hope you can understand a little of why that is the case.
I agree with Bitomato, do try not to be too hard on yourself, and keep reaching out for help and support. Here, and in real life via your GP, school or counselors.
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You shouldn't have to suffer in silence because your afraid of your brother telling people. If you feel that you can be open with your mum about how your feeling and your worries, then you should grab that opportunity and talk to her. It's hard opening up, but in the end its going to make you feel better shifting some of that weight of your shoulders. If you feel like its too all too much then speak to someone impartial. It's better to talk about how your feeling, what's bothering you, and the things you want to change/stop/get better to a doctor/guidance councillor rather then listing symptoms. I found it impossible to talk to people about the things that were hurting when I was your age and I let it build up for years. If I had reached out for help back then, I wouldn't be in the mess I'm in now. I have bipolar, and wasnt diagnosed till last year. It really helps to talk.
I don't want to seem patonising mate but you cant self diagnose yourself with stuff like bipolar based on what you read on some website or wikipedia. like i see you've pointed out mania, well do you know what mania actually is? they oversimplify it, its not like being happy or hyper, its alot more complicated than that and sometimes includes psychosis as well, particularly if your bipolar I. You probably suffer from teenage angst or depression but you should really book an appt with your doc because only he or she can put you on the right path, not some strangers on the internet who cant speak to you face 2 face.
I am not looking for someone to diagnose me online. I am interested in Bipolar disorder and want to get all the facts from people who have it. I have heard that I should consult a doctor and I have every intention on doing so. Please try to read the entire thread, the same type of posts were addressed. Thank you for your advice though.
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