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Could this be bipolar?

Basically... my moods are unpredictable. One minute I could be completely happy, the next, I'll get extremely wound up for no reason. Sometimes I cry, for no reason. It causes a lot of arguments in my relationship because sometimes when I get angry, I end up shouting at my fiance, and I don't even know where it all comes from.

This doesn't just happen every now and then, it happens almost every day. And has done for the last 6 years, since I went through a patch of bad depression.

I've tried these 6 years to sort this out. I've come to terms with the reason behind the depression. But for some reason my moods seem to be getting worse. It's already ruined 2 relationships and I'm afraid it's going to ruin another.

People have said It could be my diet or PMS. But my diet is better now than ever, and I don't get PMS 365 days a year! I know that people do tend to get moody. But realistically.. Should it be happening every day? In some cases.. My mood changes every hour. As if my good mood switches itself off for no reason.

Bipolar has been suggested.. What do you think?

Posted 8 months ago

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I suffer from Bipolar Depression and I experience many moods that I thought I didn't even have. There are many times that I change moods as the hours go by. One minute I can be very excited about something and the next I am depressed. I can also get very angry very fast basically everyday of my life. My moods due affect my relationship but like everything else we work through the problem. I would say that it could very well possibly be Bipolar, but I would go see your Doctor and just discuss with him that you feel you might be suffering from Bipolar.

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trails	Posted May 1st, 2009 at 4:36PM I would be going to talk with my doctor and let Him direct you.As for me I would not wait around.You are missing so many days of happiness you could be enjoying. Rated: +2Vote for this!
vampirella86	Posted Mar 20th, 2009 at 6:59AM considering ur mood elevations, it's very very possible its bipolar. however, i strongly suggest to u that u go see a therapist who will diagnose u correctly and give u proper therapy. on the other hand, there are lots of depressions that are similar to bipolar. it's caused by imbalance of chemicals in the brain...thats why u have those episodes of sadness, anger, joy etc. dont worry, there r many people nowadays with this dissorder ;)) it's all the stress we go through every day thats in such high levels like never before. Rated: +1Vote for this!
JacquesPierre	Posted Mar 20th, 2009 at 9:39AM The best thing for you to do is to see a psychiatrist so a thorough evaluation can be completed. Once that has been done, you then have some answers about your specific situation and with the doctors help you can create a plan to keep you from the wide mood swings you currently are experiencing. Rated: +1Vote for this!
edgargeorge	Posted Mar 20th, 2009 at 10:59AM I don't know, but since you think you are destroying relationships because of actions or feelings you can't control, it is time to get professional help. That's always a red flag. Rated: +1Vote for this!
fe45au	Posted Mar 20th, 2009 at 1:20PM Bipolar when they are manic, tend to talk incessantly, can't sleep much, have lots of energy, spending sprees, buying drinks all around, the party animal. Then they will cycle down to severe depression where they will stay in their house for days, stay in bed, can't function. In any case please contact a counselor, psychologist, psychiatrist for correct diagnosing. Rated: +1Vote for this!
nightcolours	Posted Mar 21st, 2009 at 2:35PM It could be. .check my other comment on your other question for more info and message me if you want to talk about this :) Rated: +1Vote for this!
Tiredofonlysleepi ng	Posted Mar 21st, 2009 at 6:16PM Possibly, but bipolar is way overdiagnosed these days and the meds can have pretty brutal side effects. First off, objectively look at your relationship. It is normal to be depressed or anxious or angry at a bad relationship. If there is a problem there, that is the first place to make changes, not medication. Second, serotonin cannot get into your cells if the membranes are stiff from too much Omega 6 fats. Take 5 capsules of fish oil a day (you want 1 gram of DHA). Fish oil alone has been shown to treat bipolar. The DHA used to be in meats and dairy and isn't any more. Third, magnesium and trace elements alone have treated bipolar. The minerals are way down in our soil, so aren't in the food. Sea veggies, kale and herbs help too. But try a source of ionic minerals which are easily absorbed, and needed for enzyme reactions to get your neurotransmitters into the cells. And make sure you get 8 hours of sleep, exercise regularly and avoid junk food. Rated: +1Vote for this!

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