Do I suffer of Bipolar disorder, or something?

Stinkweed · 05-19-2004, 04:30 PM

Well, this happens to me a lot. I can't help but think that I may have a mental illness. Sometimes, it's very hard for me to control my anger. Sometimes, it isn't. Sometimes, I go from being very happy, to being very angry, and depressed. Sometimes, the same happens, but from depressed to happy. Well, I also think it may be external factors, such as stress, and many other things. For example, sometimes I definitively feel like dying, but sometimes, I don't. My thyroid gland doesn't produce enough amounts of some hormone, so I am overweight. They say that thyroid problems are linked to depression. So, maybe that could be it. But, I have been undergoing a treatment for this last 3 years, or so, and have been feeling a lot better than before. Or, maybe it's just adolescence. I just wanted to know if anyone had something to say.

~Tinkerbell~ · 05-19-2004, 04:39 PM

I was unfamaliar with Bipolar disease, and decided to conduct a search on the net. I came across this site, which may give you a better idea as to whether or not chances are you have it...
ecureme.com/emyhealth/data/Bipolar_Disease.asp

You say you've been going through treatment for the last 3 years..Is this treatment for your thyroid gland or for depression? If it's the former, I think that you should talk to your doctor about your mood swings. Perhaps he'll think it's necessary to prescribe you some medication, as long as you're willing to go on it. If it's the latter and you've been getting treatment for depression and you still feel rather badly most of the time, perhaps the doctor can modify your current treatment to best suit your needs.

It could be just adolescence, since your hormones can go all out of whack at this period in your life, but if it's really bothering you and interrupting your daily life, you should definitely speak to a professional about it.

Stinkweed · 05-19-2004, 05:12 PM

Well, the treatment I have been undergoing was for my thyroid gland, not for depression. I'll do what you suggest. But not yet, because it hasn't really gotten so much in my way. I have gotten in fights with my brother, but just verbally. But if it starts getting out of control, I will seek medical help.

~Tinkerbell~ · 05-19-2004, 05:17 PM

Alright...But remember, if ever things get worse and you need someone to talk to, we're all here for you.
Take care!

Stinkweed · 05-19-2004, 11:12 PM

I will surely do that. I have posted a lot of things related to this, and how I sometimes have suicidal thoughts. Now I feel I am not alone. Thanks for your advice ~Tinkerbell~.

05-19-2004, 04:30 PM	#1
Stinkweed Offline Gold Member Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Some place other than where I wish I were... Gender: None Specified Age: 21 Posts: 2,667	Do I suffer of Bipolar disorder, or something? Well, this happens to me a lot. I can't help but think that I may have a mental illness. Sometimes, it's very hard for me to control my anger. Sometimes, it isn't. Sometimes, I go from being very happy, to being very angry, and depressed. Sometimes, the same happens, but from depressed to happy. Well, I also think it may be external factors, such as stress, and many other things. For example, sometimes I definitively feel like dying, but sometimes, I don't. My thyroid gland doesn't produce enough amounts of some hormone, so I am overweight. They say that thyroid problems are linked to depression. So, maybe that could be it. But, I have been undergoing a treatment for this last 3 years, or so, and have been feeling a lot better than before. Or, maybe it's just adolescence. I just wanted to know if anyone had something to say.

05-19-2004, 04:39 PM	#2
~Tinkerbell~ Offline Member Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Canada Posts: 680	I was unfamaliar with Bipolar disease, and decided to conduct a search on the net. I came across this site, which may give you a better idea as to whether or not chances are you have it... ecureme.com/emyhealth/data/Bipolar_Disease.asp You say you've been going through treatment for the last 3 years..Is this treatment for your thyroid gland or for depression? If it's the former, I think that you should talk to your doctor about your mood swings. Perhaps he'll think it's necessary to prescribe you some medication, as long as you're willing to go on it. If it's the latter and you've been getting treatment for depression and you still feel rather badly most of the time, perhaps the doctor can modify your current treatment to best suit your needs. It could be just adolescence, since your hormones can go all out of whack at this period in your life, but if it's really bothering you and interrupting your daily life, you should definitely speak to a professional about it. __________________ Everywhere I go, every smile I see, I know you are there smiling back at me. Dancing in moonlight I know you are free, 'cause I can see your star shining down on me...

05-19-2004, 05:17 PM	#4
~Tinkerbell~ Offline Member Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Canada Posts: 680	Alright...But remember, if ever things get worse and you need someone to talk to, we're all here for you. Take care! __________________ Everywhere I go, every smile I see, I know you are there smiling back at me. Dancing in moonlight I know you are free, 'cause I can see your star shining down on me...

05-19-2004, 05:12 PM	#3
Stinkweed Offline Gold Member Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Some place other than where I wish I were... Gender: None Specified Age: 21 Posts: 2,667	Well, the treatment I have been undergoing was for my thyroid gland, not for depression. I'll do what you suggest. But not yet, because it hasn't really gotten so much in my way. I have gotten in fights with my brother, but just verbally. But if it starts getting out of control, I will seek medical help.

05-19-2004, 11:12 PM	#5
Stinkweed Offline Gold Member Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Some place other than where I wish I were... Gender: None Specified Age: 21 Posts: 2,667	I will surely do that. I have posted a lot of things related to this, and how I sometimes have suicidal thoughts. Now I feel I am not alone. Thanks for your advice ~Tinkerbell~.