I Self-Diagnosed Myself as Bipolar in November ’08?

Question by Little Miss S.: I Self-Diagnosed myself as Bipolar in November ’08?
I Self-Diagnosed myself as Bipolar in November ’08

There’s be times, I think I can do anything, I’m on top of the world, running around, screaming “I have Super Powers!!” Jumping off of porches, yelling “I’m Batman” Throwing things at the wall: “I’m Spider-man!!”
I get all my work done, but at the same time unable to concentrate, talking a 100mph, have so much extra energy. I’ll be so happy, so high, so blissful. Sleeping for 3-4 hours and be totally energized. Calling my friends late into the night, confusing them with my fast speech.

Then there’s times, I’m depressed for no reason. Lieing in bed listening to sad music. Harming my-self, ODing on pills. Just sitting there planning my death, thinking of the least painful way to commit suicide… Sleeping for 10hours+ and be so tired. Having trouble falling asleep and having it nearly impossible to wake up when need be. Not wanting to do anything, even if I love it, I don’t want to do it, not being hungry and losing weight…

[u]I have Chronic Headaches, that are never fully gone, no matter how many Advil I take.[/u]

I’ll be alone in my house and out of the blue, have an anxiety attack. Before going to bed, I’ll hear a single Voice or song, loud and clear, I can never remember what it saying, but it’s voice/song that I recognize. It’s not threatening, it’s more a distraction. But as soon as I think about it, it stops.
My Dreams are really vivid and I seem to be in REM sleep all night long.

[size=9]Symptoms of BP

Manic
Increased energy, activity, and restlessness x
Excessively “high,” overly good, euphoric mood x
Extreme irritability x
Racing thoughts and talking very fast, jumping from one idea to another x
Distractibility, can’t concentrate well x
Little sleep needed x
Unrealistic beliefs in one’s abilities and powers x
Poor judgment x
Spending sprees x
A lasting period of behavior that is different from usual
Increased sexual drive x
Abuse of drugs, particularly cocaine, alcohol, and sleeping medications
Provocative, intrusive, or aggressive behavior x
Denial that anything is wrong

Signs and symptoms of depression (or a depressive episode) include:
Lasting sad, anxious, or empty mood x
Feelings of hopelessness or pessimism x
Feelings of guilt, worthlessness, or helplessness x
Loss of interest or pleasure in activities once enjoyed, including sex x
Decreased energy, a feeling of fatigue or of being “slowed down” x
Difficulty concentrating, remembering, making decisions x
Restlessness or irritability x
Sleeping too much, or can’t sleep x
Change in appetite and/or unintended weight loss or gain x
Chronic pain or other persistent bodily symptoms that are not caused by physical illness or injury x
Thoughts of death or suicide, or suicide attempts [size]

The Symptom came from NIMH
So, what I want to know is: Am I right about this?

Best answer:

Answer by Scott R
I Self-Diagnosed myself as a Break Dancer in November ’08

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