Possibility of Bipolar

[Dillon]

So I haven’t been feel good lately especially these past couple months that I am going to my doctor on Tuesday of this week. My doctor is wanting to do an analysis to determine if I bipolar. This would make sense as I’ve been getting more depressed than usual since the middle of Summer but I’ll have times where I am just full of energy and I feel alright. I’ve also been losing interest and motivation with my hobbies and activities such as creating art and drawing which I haven’t done since April and I haven’t even worked out for month which is abnormal for me. I’ve been having a decrease in appetite for a few weeks now and not eating as much as I normally do; I’ve been skipping breakfast and lunch and only eat a small meal for dinner or I just only eat breakfast etc.

Maybe that’s been the reason all along as to why I’ve been having difficulties with employment again given I’ve been having discouragement and low self esteem issues.
For those who have or suspect you may be bipolar is there anything that helps you like treatments and what not? I am not too familiar with the disorder so was just wondering from others experiences.

 

[Rodafina]

One indicator of bipolar is sleep patterns - do you go through cycles of barely needing any sleep at all? Do you also have periods of hypersomnia (sleeping too much)?

Many people with bipolar disorder benefit from medication to help stabilize their mood. Therapy is important, too as it can help you to identify your own patterns. Sometimes people are prone to poor decision making when their bipolar moods dictate their lives. For example, overspending during a manic episode. It can be helpful to have coping skills and support in place to help with the extreme highs and lows that someone with bipolar can go through.

 

[Aspychata]

Yes, l was married to a high functioning bipolar person. The highs are fantastic, but the crash and burn stage was difficult to deal with. They don't want medication. They do take ashwagandha and it helps with the manic highs. l think they do suffer thru depression so l try to keep everyday lively and upbeat.

 

[Raggamuffin]

I dated someone with bipolar who was medicated. It was difficult. Their peaks and troughs were quite tiring. But they also had 2 youn kids, so in general it was an exhausting relationship. Especially working 15 hour days as a carer too.

See what the Dr and tests say. See what meds might be offered.

It's a manageable condition in this day and age.

Ed

 

[Dillon]

So good news I don’t meet the criteria for having Bipolar as my doctor doesn’t see I display much in a way of manic episodes. I am being referred to see a psychiatrist for further evaluation. In the meantime I am on a new medication known as propranolol which is suppose to help suppress symptoms of anxiety attacks such as fast heart rate, shakiness, and nervousnesses.
Has anyone ever taken this kind of medication before?