I Have a Mental Illness

I’ve never been diagnosed as bipolar, only with anxiety and depression. It was only when I began talking to other people with bipolar that I realized it. My behavior makes a little more sense to me now@Quizzical

@BellaLocura I was 'officially' diagnosed with depression, but I think I am in the same boat... When I am 'up' I can be quite manic

I’ve been hypomanic for awhile now. @thedarkshadow

@BellaLocura just read your other comment here...but have you been diagnosed by a psychiatrist. If you have depression a sure fire way to find out if you have BP is if they recommend an anti-depressant like prozac.....if you are just depressed you'll feel better....if you have bipolar it will trigger mania.....then

@DisgruntledWookie That could be rapid cycling. It’s a type of bipolar.

@BellaLocura But i dont think ive ever been manic. I just switch from happy and productive to mad and depressed. Also something usually causes the switch. I dont just change moods randomly.

@DisgruntledWookie well i’m not a doctor but you would definitely know if you had it ; bipolar 2 is just hypomanic and depressed states that cycle and all bipolar symptoms are triggered by stress. managing stress is the game changer. go get a proper psych evaluation if you are on doubt. cheers

@Recluse There’s a difference between feeling like you’re bipolar and actually having bipolar. They’re two entirely different things.

@Throger i realize that

@Recluse ok thanks for giving some context. I know its hard on family and partners for sure so I get it. Hope all is well.

You though? @SStarfish

Maybe

You know that for sure? I would think out of thousands of members, there would be at least a few @MsAnnThropy