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(Message started by: RevDeFord on May 15^th, 2004, 10:29pm)

Title: This blew me away
Post by RevDeFord on May 15^th, 2004, 10:29pm

I saw this in another post and it blew me away.

Symptoms of Bipolar Disorder
Bipolar disorder differs significantly from clinical depression, although the symptoms for the depressive phase of the illness are similar. Most people who have bipolar disorder talk about experiencing "highs" and "lows" – the highs are periods of mania, the lows periods of depression. These swings can be severe, ranging from extreme energy to deep despair. The severity of the mood swings and the way they disrupt normal life activities distinguish bipolar mood episodes from ordinary mood changes. *TOTALLY ME*

Symptoms of mania - the "highs" of bipolar disorder

Increased physical and mental activity and energy *TOTALLY ME*

Heightened mood, exaggerated optimism and self-confidence
*TOTALLY ME*

Excessive irritability, aggressive behavior
*TOTALLY ME*

Decreased need for sleep without experiencing fatigue
*TOTALLY ME*

Grandiose delusions, inflated sense of self-importance

Racing speech, racing thoughts, flight of ideas
*TOTALLY ME*

Impulsiveness, poor judgment, distractibility
*TOTALLY ME*

Reckless behavior
*TOTALLY ME*

In the most severe cases, delusions and hallucinations

Symptoms of depression - the "lows" of bipolar disorder

Prolonged sadness or unexplained crying spells
*TOTALLY ME*

Significant changes in appetite and sleep patterns

Irritability, anger, worry, agitation, anxiety
*TOTALLY ME*

Pessimism, indifference
*TOTALLY ME*

Loss of energy, persistent lethargy
*TOTALLY ME*

Feelings of guilt, worthlessness
*TOTALLY ME*

Inability to concentrate, indecisiveness
*TOTALLY ME**TOTALLY ME*

Inability to take pleasure in former interests, social withdrawal
*TOTALLY ME*

Unexplained aches and pains
*TOTALLY ME**TOTALLY ME**TOTALLY ME*

Recurring thoughts of death or suicide

If you or someone you know has thoughts of death or suicide, contact a medical professional, clergy member, loved one, friend or hospital emergency room or call 911 immediately.

Title: Re: This blew me away
Post by jonny on May 15^th, 2004, 10:32pm

Ahh, umm.....You could have just posted "Totally me" in the other thread, No? ;;D

........................................jonny

Title: Re: This blew me away
Post by mynm156 on May 15^th, 2004, 10:35pm

YEAH OK *TOTALLY ME*

What R U gonna do about this revelation?

MYNM156

Title: Re: This blew me away
Post by Charlie on May 16^th, 2004, 3:01am

You are right and I was inept when it came to this disease. In 1997, we found my 43-year old cousin dead in her garage after 3 days. Standard CO poisoning.

She was classic. After moving back to town for a few weeks, we discovered she was a wreck. One day she'd be so charged that she'd nearly tear off my door to tell me "good news." A week later, she'd come here to cry and sleep on my couch all night. She of course lied about seeing her doctor regularly and we found a drawer full of unused drugs that she refused to take.

It took my cousin and me months to forgive ourselves.

This thing is a true horror and one has to stick to them like glue to prevent something like what I described. We learned the hard way.....

Charlie

Title: Re: This blew me away
Post by RevDeFord on May 16^th, 2004, 8:44am

Well, my faith counterbalances the suicidal thoughts, so I am not as concerned about that, but all the others......wild.

I didn't post it in the other one because there were like 7 pages of posts and this didn't pertain to what the guy that started the post said.

Am I bipolar? I don't know, but at least I am aware of what to look for and can talk to a Dr. about it if I have to.

This would explain alot that has taken place in my life over the last number of years. I have always called it depression and maybe it still is just depression.

Title: Re: This blew me away
Post by Melissa on May 16^th, 2004, 9:02am

My mom was bi-polar. If you (I am talking to anyone here) are having ANY of those symptoms, please go and see a psychiatrist. They will ask you all sorts of questions in which you should answer as honestly as possible. They are there to help you, not harm you. There is nothing bad about having a mental illness, nor should anyone be embarrassed to be diagnosed with one. I had my bouts with depression, almost killed myself, but got help due to my mothers encouraging.

Anyway, I care about you all, and just wanted to say my piece on this.

:)mel

Title: Re: This blew me away
Post by kissmyglass on May 16^th, 2004, 10:09am

sheesh..I think I better up my Lithium..... :(

Kev

Title: Re: This blew me away
Post by Cerberus on May 16^th, 2004, 1:00pm

I wouldn't worry too terribly much about that list of symptoms, reason being that there are a few psychological disorders that can manifest in very similar ways as Bipolar.
General depression
Obsessive compulsive disorder

Just to name a couple.....however, I am not saying to ignore them by any means, but do beware the extreme manifestations of them. In any event if you are worried about it enough....go see a shrink.

Ramon