Am I possibly suffering from Bipolar Disorder?

pisa · **Am I possibly suffering from Bipolar Disorder? -** 10-28-2008, 01:16 AM

I am always switching back and forth, often suddenly, between optimism and full on depression. There are times when I am ridiculously giddy. These are normally followed by times when I feel like nobody likes me at all and that I am just a nuisance. I have trouble sleeping at night, and sometimes when I do sleep I wake up feeling so tired regardless. I have hyperthyroidism. I?m creative, though I?vie heard being creative is more a stereotype of bipolar disorder than an actual result of it.

I feel like my mind moves 5000 mental miles an hour in the time it takes to take a single physical step. I move so fast that I miss everything and end up light-years behind those who move at a slower pace than I do.

And sometimes, I feel like I?m surrounded by a giant magnified glass. The glass makes me see the world more clearly, but it also cuts me off from the people around me.

I?m told depression is a symptom of hyperthyroidism, but I?m not sure that it?s that. Lately it has been worse than it used to be, but I?vie always kind of felt this way, even as a kid (though it was less often back then).

So am I way off base, or should I consider maybe talking to a doctor or psychologist?

Cathie C · 10-30-2008, 01:16 AM

yeah your symptoms are bipolar..talk to both!

lilAudrey · 11-02-2008, 01:16 AM

Yeah, you should really talk to a doctor/psychiatrist.

Nez123 · 11-03-2008, 12:16 AM

Bipolar or even Borderline Personality Disorder. Originally, they thought I was Bipolar. Then, my psychiatrist realized I was actually a Borderline. Look at info about both, I hope you'll find what you need.<3

applechick282 · 11-05-2008, 12:16 AM

you are showing some symptoms of bi-polar disorder also known as manic depressive disorder. as you said yourself. I'm not a Dr. but I suffer from major depression myself and do a lot of work with folks with mental health disabilities. you should definitely seek some help. there are very good medications available along with some talk therapy and your life can get *much* better. i know very well that seeking help is hard, but you really can feel much better. please do it soon. you deserve a better life.
good luck.
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