Aa
has my daughter got the bipolars
i know you cant answer with out see her but im so worried about her shes 25 years old and has really bad mood swings
and has cut her arms to the point we have to get them stitched up she if a very sweet person and will do any thing for any one but moods change faster then the weather
im so worried
what should i do
and has cut her arms to the point we have to get them stitched up she if a very sweet person and will do any thing for any one but moods change faster then the weather
im so worried
what should i do
For "J", "Jay" and "me", first of all to "me" - I feel terribly disturbed by your irrational and unneccecary commemt.
As for "Jay", I do not believe that information about manic-depression can lead to suicide. I have a history of manic-depression in my family (excluding myself) and I have been the only one to seek information about it. As for the rest of my manic-depressive family members - my mother has been the only one to attempt suicide numerous times and did not seek any information about her illness - as a matter of fact did not even know about her illness. I saw the symptoms after reading about
manic-depression, and along with a number of psychologists, was able to do a diagnosis, and get her help with a psychiatrist. Please is you need some sort of assistance relating very much to why you wrote that comment. There are a lot of people out there who could be of supportive assistance to your needs. I do however wish you the best.
This is for "J"
Dear J,
I can somehow relate to you. Having a history of mental illness in my family myself, I had the very same fears that I could have inherited the illness, as manic-depression is a genetic disorder. If I could give you a little hope, let me explain to you that if you have a family member with bipolar (manic-depression, you only a 50% chance of inheriting this disorder. Let it be said, also a 50% chance of not inheriting this disorder. The first signs of the illness usually start in your late teens, you are in your late teens and so am I, and I'm
sure neither of us has experienced the highs of mania yet.
My own mother is a manic-depressive, my step-father has a personality disorder, my grandfather too a manic-depressive and my grandmother an alcoholic. From the age of 5 years, I was abused emotionally, physically and sexually. I still carry these memories with me today. And the fear of becoming like my mother was more powerful than all the trauma put together. But Jay, I tell you I did exactly the same thing. I went through depression after depression, felt suicidal, thought to be crazy! I even Self-mutilated (cut myself as you have done). But I'm as sane as sane can be. Turns out that a childhood trauma can lead one to act a little insane when one is not really. Then realising that family member actually are insane, scares you in thinking that maybe you are too. Rest assured that you may not have inherited anything. I too screamed, acted asthough I was dancing with the fairies, and believe me - I've not inherited manic-depression. I was one of the lucky one's, you might be too - especially considering that the mental illnesses are not as close as your immidiate family members ie. your biological parents. It does sound asthough you may be a little depressed, knowing from personal experience.
But keeping yourself occupied is a good thing, but do careful not to tire yourself out too much. You do need rest as much as you need to occupy your mind. A little while ago I suffered a major-depressive episode and I'm still on a strong
anti-depressant now. I turned 18 this year. I had these symptoms, yet I am not manic-depressive. I was and am suffering what is known as post-traumatic stress disorder. This is not a mental illness, it occurs when one has had a traumatic experience in your life, you mind then tends to block it out to protect you, but those memories come back to haunt you. You start getting flashback. You become depressed, you have sudden outbursts where you scream and cry and seem uncontrollable. You have moments where you stare at an object without blinking for a long period of time.
You sometimes get nightmares, often related to the trauma your mind has blocked out. I even went through stages where I had 2 hallucinations - and I repeat I'm not bipolar. All very hard to believe but true because of the trauma I delt with at a young age, I have been and am seeing a mental health proffessional,
who has too reassured me that I have not inherited the illness.
You may have a similar thing, or something related to anxiety. But from reading your letter, it couldn't be a mental illness, once again onle speaking from personal experience.
But if you'd like to chat a little more, or if something is worrying you. It helps when people with similar experiences and
are a round the same age communicate.
Do e-mail me if you wish to. ***@****.
Best wishes. May all go well.
Chanel
xxx
As for "Jay", I do not believe that information about manic-depression can lead to suicide. I have a history of manic-depression in my family (excluding myself) and I have been the only one to seek information about it. As for the rest of my manic-depressive family members - my mother has been the only one to attempt suicide numerous times and did not seek any information about her illness - as a matter of fact did not even know about her illness. I saw the symptoms after reading about
manic-depression, and along with a number of psychologists, was able to do a diagnosis, and get her help with a psychiatrist. Please is you need some sort of assistance relating very much to why you wrote that comment. There are a lot of people out there who could be of supportive assistance to your needs. I do however wish you the best.
This is for "J"
Dear J,
I can somehow relate to you. Having a history of mental illness in my family myself, I had the very same fears that I could have inherited the illness, as manic-depression is a genetic disorder. If I could give you a little hope, let me explain to you that if you have a family member with bipolar (manic-depression, you only a 50% chance of inheriting this disorder. Let it be said, also a 50% chance of not inheriting this disorder. The first signs of the illness usually start in your late teens, you are in your late teens and so am I, and I'm
sure neither of us has experienced the highs of mania yet.
My own mother is a manic-depressive, my step-father has a personality disorder, my grandfather too a manic-depressive and my grandmother an alcoholic. From the age of 5 years, I was abused emotionally, physically and sexually. I still carry these memories with me today. And the fear of becoming like my mother was more powerful than all the trauma put together. But Jay, I tell you I did exactly the same thing. I went through depression after depression, felt suicidal, thought to be crazy! I even Self-mutilated (cut myself as you have done). But I'm as sane as sane can be. Turns out that a childhood trauma can lead one to act a little insane when one is not really. Then realising that family member actually are insane, scares you in thinking that maybe you are too. Rest assured that you may not have inherited anything. I too screamed, acted asthough I was dancing with the fairies, and believe me - I've not inherited manic-depression. I was one of the lucky one's, you might be too - especially considering that the mental illnesses are not as close as your immidiate family members ie. your biological parents. It does sound asthough you may be a little depressed, knowing from personal experience.
But keeping yourself occupied is a good thing, but do careful not to tire yourself out too much. You do need rest as much as you need to occupy your mind. A little while ago I suffered a major-depressive episode and I'm still on a strong
anti-depressant now. I turned 18 this year. I had these symptoms, yet I am not manic-depressive. I was and am suffering what is known as post-traumatic stress disorder. This is not a mental illness, it occurs when one has had a traumatic experience in your life, you mind then tends to block it out to protect you, but those memories come back to haunt you. You start getting flashback. You become depressed, you have sudden outbursts where you scream and cry and seem uncontrollable. You have moments where you stare at an object without blinking for a long period of time.
You sometimes get nightmares, often related to the trauma your mind has blocked out. I even went through stages where I had 2 hallucinations - and I repeat I'm not bipolar. All very hard to believe but true because of the trauma I delt with at a young age, I have been and am seeing a mental health proffessional,
who has too reassured me that I have not inherited the illness.
You may have a similar thing, or something related to anxiety. But from reading your letter, it couldn't be a mental illness, once again onle speaking from personal experience.
But if you'd like to chat a little more, or if something is worrying you. It helps when people with similar experiences and
are a round the same age communicate.
Do e-mail me if you wish to. ***@****.
Best wishes. May all go well.
Chanel
xxx
For "J", "Jay" and "me", first of all to "me" - I feel terribly disturbed by your irrational and unneccecary commemt.
As for "Jay", I do not believe that information about manic-depression can lead to suicide. I have a history of manic-depression in my family (excluding myself) and I have been the only one to seek information about it. As for the rest of my manic-depressive family members - my mother has been the only one to attempt suicide numerous times and did not seek any information about her illness - as a matter of fact did not even know about her illness. I saw the symptoms after reading about
manic-depression, and along with a number of psychologists, was able to do a diagnosis, and get her help with a psychiatrist. Please is you need some sort of assistance relating very much to why you wrote that comment. There are a lot of people out there who could be of supportive assistance to your needs. I do however wish you the best.
This is for "J"
Dear J,
I can somehow relate to you. Having a history of mental illness in my family myself, I had the very same fears that I could have inherited the illness, as manic-depression is a genetic disorder. If I could give you a little hope, let me explain to you that if you have a family member with bipolar (manic-depression, you only a 50% chance of inheriting this disorder. Let it be said, also a 50% chance of not inheriting this disorder. The first signs of the illness usually start in your late teens, you are in your late teens and so am I, and I'm
sure neither of us has experienced the highs of mania yet.
My own mother is a manic-depressive, my step-father has a personality disorder, my grandfather too a manic-depressive and my grandmother an alcoholic. From the age of 5 years, I was abused emotionally, physically and sexually. I still carry these memories with me today. And the fear of becoming like my mother was more powerful than all the trauma put together. But Jay, I tell you I did exactly the same thing. I went through depression after depression, felt suicidal, thought to be crazy! I even Self-mutilated (cut myself as you have done). But I'm as sane as sane can be. Turns out that a childhood trauma can lead one to act a little insane when one is not really. Then realising that family member actually are insane, scares you in thinking that maybe you are too. Rest assured that you may not have inherited anything. I too screamed, acted asthough I was dancing with the fairies, and believe me - I've not inherited manic-depression. I was one of the lucky one's, you might be too - especially considering that the mental illnesses are not as close as your immidiate family members ie. your biological parents. It does sound asthough you may be a little depressed, knowing from personal experience.
But keeping yourself occupied is a good thing, but do careful not to tire yourself out too much. You do need rest as much as you need to occupy your mind. A little while ago I suffered a major-depressive episode and I'm still on a strong
anti-depressant now. I turned 18 this year. I had these symptoms, yet I am not manic-depressive. I was and am suffering what is known as post-traumatic stress disorder. This is not a mental illness, it occurs when one has had a traumatic experience in your life, you mind then tends to block it out to protect you, but those memories come back to haunt you. You start getting flashback. You become depressed, you have sudden outbursts where you scream and cry and seem uncontrollable. You have moments where you stare at an object without blinking for a long period of time.
You sometimes get nightmares, often related to the trauma your mind has blocked out. I even went through stages where I had 2 hallucinations - and I repeat I'm not bipolar. All very hard to believe but true because of the trauma I delt with at a young age, I have been and am seeing a mental health proffessional,
who has too reassured me that I have not inherited the illness.
You may have a similar thing, or something related to anxiety. But from reading your letter, it couldn't be a mental illness, once again onle speaking from personal experience.
But if you'd like to chat a little more, or if something is worrying you. It helps when people with similar experiences and
are a round the same age communicate.
Do e-mail me if you wish to. ***@****.
Best wishes. May all go well.
Chanel
xxx
As for "Jay", I do not believe that information about manic-depression can lead to suicide. I have a history of manic-depression in my family (excluding myself) and I have been the only one to seek information about it. As for the rest of my manic-depressive family members - my mother has been the only one to attempt suicide numerous times and did not seek any information about her illness - as a matter of fact did not even know about her illness. I saw the symptoms after reading about
manic-depression, and along with a number of psychologists, was able to do a diagnosis, and get her help with a psychiatrist. Please is you need some sort of assistance relating very much to why you wrote that comment. There are a lot of people out there who could be of supportive assistance to your needs. I do however wish you the best.
This is for "J"
Dear J,
I can somehow relate to you. Having a history of mental illness in my family myself, I had the very same fears that I could have inherited the illness, as manic-depression is a genetic disorder. If I could give you a little hope, let me explain to you that if you have a family member with bipolar (manic-depression, you only a 50% chance of inheriting this disorder. Let it be said, also a 50% chance of not inheriting this disorder. The first signs of the illness usually start in your late teens, you are in your late teens and so am I, and I'm
sure neither of us has experienced the highs of mania yet.
My own mother is a manic-depressive, my step-father has a personality disorder, my grandfather too a manic-depressive and my grandmother an alcoholic. From the age of 5 years, I was abused emotionally, physically and sexually. I still carry these memories with me today. And the fear of becoming like my mother was more powerful than all the trauma put together. But Jay, I tell you I did exactly the same thing. I went through depression after depression, felt suicidal, thought to be crazy! I even Self-mutilated (cut myself as you have done). But I'm as sane as sane can be. Turns out that a childhood trauma can lead one to act a little insane when one is not really. Then realising that family member actually are insane, scares you in thinking that maybe you are too. Rest assured that you may not have inherited anything. I too screamed, acted asthough I was dancing with the fairies, and believe me - I've not inherited manic-depression. I was one of the lucky one's, you might be too - especially considering that the mental illnesses are not as close as your immidiate family members ie. your biological parents. It does sound asthough you may be a little depressed, knowing from personal experience.
But keeping yourself occupied is a good thing, but do careful not to tire yourself out too much. You do need rest as much as you need to occupy your mind. A little while ago I suffered a major-depressive episode and I'm still on a strong
anti-depressant now. I turned 18 this year. I had these symptoms, yet I am not manic-depressive. I was and am suffering what is known as post-traumatic stress disorder. This is not a mental illness, it occurs when one has had a traumatic experience in your life, you mind then tends to block it out to protect you, but those memories come back to haunt you. You start getting flashback. You become depressed, you have sudden outbursts where you scream and cry and seem uncontrollable. You have moments where you stare at an object without blinking for a long period of time.
You sometimes get nightmares, often related to the trauma your mind has blocked out. I even went through stages where I had 2 hallucinations - and I repeat I'm not bipolar. All very hard to believe but true because of the trauma I delt with at a young age, I have been and am seeing a mental health proffessional,
who has too reassured me that I have not inherited the illness.
You may have a similar thing, or something related to anxiety. But from reading your letter, it couldn't be a mental illness, once again onle speaking from personal experience.
But if you'd like to chat a little more, or if something is worrying you. It helps when people with similar experiences and
are a round the same age communicate.
Do e-mail me if you wish to. ***@****.
Best wishes. May all go well.
Chanel
xxx
For "J", "Jay" and "me", first of all to "me" - I feel terribly disturbed by your irrational and unneccecary commemt.
As for "Jay", I do not believe that information about manic-depression can lead to suicide. I have a history of manic-depression in my family (excluding myself) and I have been the only one to seek information about it. As for the rest of my manic-depressive family members - my mother has been the only one to attempt suicide numerous times and did not seek any information about her illness - as a matter of fact did not even know about her illness. I saw the symptoms after reading about
manic-depression, and along with a number of psychologists, was able to do a diagnosis, and get her help with a psychiatrist. Please is you need some sort of assistance relating very much to why you wrote that comment. There are a lot of people out there who could be of supportive assistance to your needs. I do however wish you the best.
This is for "J"
Dear J,
I can somehow relate to you. Having a history of mental illness in my family myself, I had the very same fears that I could have inherited the illness, as manic-depression is a genetic disorder. If I could give you a little hope, let me explain to you that if you have a family member with bipolar (manic-depression, you only a 50% chance of inheriting this disorder. Let it be said, also a 50% chance of not inheriting this disorder. The first signs of the illness usually start in your late teens, you are in your late teens and so am I, and I'm
sure neither of us has experienced the highs of mania yet.
My own mother is a manic-depressive, my step-father has a personality disorder, my grandfather too a manic-depressive and my grandmother an alcoholic. From the age of 5 years, I was abused emotionally, physically and sexually. I still carry these memories with me today. And the fear of becoming like my mother was more powerful than all the trauma put together. But Jay, I tell you I did exactly the same thing. I went through depression after depression, felt suicidal, thought to be crazy! I even Self-mutilated (cut myself as you have done). But I'm as sane as sane can be. Turns out that a childhood trauma can lead one to act a little insane when one is not really. Then realising that family member actually are insane, scares you in thinking that maybe you are too. Rest assured that you may not have inherited anything. I too screamed, acted asthough I was dancing with the fairies, and believe me - I've not inherited manic-depression. I was one of the lucky one's, you might be too - especially considering that the mental illnesses are not as close as your immidiate family members ie. your biological parents. It does sound asthough you may be a little depressed, knowing from personal experience.
But keeping yourself occupied is a good thing, but do careful not to tire yourself out too much. You do need rest as much as you need to occupy your mind. A little while ago I suffered a major-depressive episode and I'm still on a strong
anti-depressant now. I turned 18 this year. I had these symptoms, yet I am not manic-depressive. I was and am suffering what is known as post-traumatic stress disorder. This is not a mental illness, it occurs when one has had a traumatic experience in your life, you mind then tends to block it out to protect you, but those memories come back to haunt you. You start getting flashback. You become depressed, you have sudden outbursts where you scream and cry and seem uncontrollable. You have moments where you stare at an object without blinking for a long period of time.
You sometimes get nightmares, often related to the trauma your mind has blocked out. I even went through stages where I had 2 hallucinations - and I repeat I'm not bipolar. All very hard to believe but true because of the trauma I delt with at a young age, I have been and am seeing a mental health proffessional,
who has too reassured me that I have not inherited the illness.
You may have a similar thing, or something related to anxiety. But from reading your letter, it couldn't be a mental illness, once again onle speaking from personal experience.
But if you'd like to chat a little more, or if something is worrying you. It helps when people with similar experiences and
are a round the same age communicate.
Do e-mail me if you wish to. ***@****.
Best wishes. May all go well.
Chanel
xxx
As for "Jay", I do not believe that information about manic-depression can lead to suicide. I have a history of manic-depression in my family (excluding myself) and I have been the only one to seek information about it. As for the rest of my manic-depressive family members - my mother has been the only one to attempt suicide numerous times and did not seek any information about her illness - as a matter of fact did not even know about her illness. I saw the symptoms after reading about
manic-depression, and along with a number of psychologists, was able to do a diagnosis, and get her help with a psychiatrist. Please is you need some sort of assistance relating very much to why you wrote that comment. There are a lot of people out there who could be of supportive assistance to your needs. I do however wish you the best.
This is for "J"
Dear J,
I can somehow relate to you. Having a history of mental illness in my family myself, I had the very same fears that I could have inherited the illness, as manic-depression is a genetic disorder. If I could give you a little hope, let me explain to you that if you have a family member with bipolar (manic-depression, you only a 50% chance of inheriting this disorder. Let it be said, also a 50% chance of not inheriting this disorder. The first signs of the illness usually start in your late teens, you are in your late teens and so am I, and I'm
sure neither of us has experienced the highs of mania yet.
My own mother is a manic-depressive, my step-father has a personality disorder, my grandfather too a manic-depressive and my grandmother an alcoholic. From the age of 5 years, I was abused emotionally, physically and sexually. I still carry these memories with me today. And the fear of becoming like my mother was more powerful than all the trauma put together. But Jay, I tell you I did exactly the same thing. I went through depression after depression, felt suicidal, thought to be crazy! I even Self-mutilated (cut myself as you have done). But I'm as sane as sane can be. Turns out that a childhood trauma can lead one to act a little insane when one is not really. Then realising that family member actually are insane, scares you in thinking that maybe you are too. Rest assured that you may not have inherited anything. I too screamed, acted asthough I was dancing with the fairies, and believe me - I've not inherited manic-depression. I was one of the lucky one's, you might be too - especially considering that the mental illnesses are not as close as your immidiate family members ie. your biological parents. It does sound asthough you may be a little depressed, knowing from personal experience.
But keeping yourself occupied is a good thing, but do careful not to tire yourself out too much. You do need rest as much as you need to occupy your mind. A little while ago I suffered a major-depressive episode and I'm still on a strong
anti-depressant now. I turned 18 this year. I had these symptoms, yet I am not manic-depressive. I was and am suffering what is known as post-traumatic stress disorder. This is not a mental illness, it occurs when one has had a traumatic experience in your life, you mind then tends to block it out to protect you, but those memories come back to haunt you. You start getting flashback. You become depressed, you have sudden outbursts where you scream and cry and seem uncontrollable. You have moments where you stare at an object without blinking for a long period of time.
You sometimes get nightmares, often related to the trauma your mind has blocked out. I even went through stages where I had 2 hallucinations - and I repeat I'm not bipolar. All very hard to believe but true because of the trauma I delt with at a young age, I have been and am seeing a mental health proffessional,
who has too reassured me that I have not inherited the illness.
You may have a similar thing, or something related to anxiety. But from reading your letter, it couldn't be a mental illness, once again onle speaking from personal experience.
But if you'd like to chat a little more, or if something is worrying you. It helps when people with similar experiences and
are a round the same age communicate.
Do e-mail me if you wish to. ***@****.
Best wishes. May all go well.
Chanel
xxx
I just turned 18 years old. For a very long time, I have gone into incredible lows for small periods of time. I will be really down for a day, a number of days, a week or more, but sometimes I get into episodes where I cry and scream uncontrolably. I cry very often and feel horrible. My two best friends have been telling me (separately, not together) that I am depressed, if not a manic-depressive. I have a family history of mental illnesses. One of my aunts was a manic-depressive and committed suicide. My married cousin has been diagnosed with an anxiety disorder, and my grandmother's uncle died in a mental institution, all from the same side of my family. I've also had some hard times in my life (living with my dad--he is married for the 4th time, the 1st being my mom.) My second step mom and one step brother were emotionally abusive. I now feel the absolute need to keep my scedule as full as possible with drama, work, swimming, church, band and anything else I can do. I am literally always on the run from one thing to another. When I get home, I am exausted and too tired to start my homework, but refuse to lighten my loaded schedule. When I do have a few free hours, or even a day, I cannot get myself to do anything productive, even though I know I should. I try so hard, but sometimes can't even get myself out of bed. I know I've been rambling, but I don't know what to do. A few weeks ago, I cut the palm of my left hand several times with a razor, and it felt so good, but only temporarily. I don't know if I have some kind of disorder, but I need answers. I know I'm not supposed to post questions, but if anyone out there reads this and has anything to answer for me I'd really love to read it.
Dear "Me",
I am sorry of how disturbed you are about the numerous spelling errors. But it disturbs me even more that you have the gall to mention that in a place like this. Where many are trying to fix their lives. Have a little sensitivity. We all will thank you for your tolerance.
I am sorry of how disturbed you are about the numerous spelling errors. But it disturbs me even more that you have the gall to mention that in a place like this. Where many are trying to fix their lives. Have a little sensitivity. We all will thank you for your tolerance.
INFO ON MANIC DEPRESSION LEADS TO SUICIDE
my daughter had been diagnosed with manic-depression and she refuses to believe it. she has went through a lot of problems too, but what i read certainly points to it. she is very intelligent,artistic but everything that is wrong is everyones elses fault. i also have twins and they seem to not to be able to function either. from high school they all did well, it was when they reached about 21 it got worse , can all children from one family have this and drinking is sort of a self medication.
First a comment to "me"...Hey everybody has a right to use this forum! Sorry i really don't want to sound rude. I even understand what you feel, sometimes i feel this way. but we have to remind ourselves that there are people whose native language isn't English (it isn't mine either, by the way). PLUS, as it happens to me a lot, sometimes we write very fast and we make typos...
OK now to the original question... yes I think your daughter needs help. Of course we cannot diagnose her here. Might be bipolar, but could well be borderline, or something else.
Good luck with finding help for her!
kathrin
OK now to the original question... yes I think your daughter needs help. Of course we cannot diagnose her here. Might be bipolar, but could well be borderline, or something else.
Good luck with finding help for her!
kathrin
I am very disturbed by the number of people in here who can't spell or have poor grammar...just thought I should say so.
i have the same symptoms as your daughter - i am a 22 yr old girl and i cut myself and have mood swings. i am currently diagnosed with borderline personality disorder, depression and social anxiety disorder.
i hope your daughter and you find some help,
i'm wiaiting for my psychiatrist to find me some treatment at the moment.
peace,
morley
i hope your daughter and you find some help,
i'm wiaiting for my psychiatrist to find me some treatment at the moment.
peace,
morley
Dear Fay
Mood swings can be seen in several conditions - Bipolar disorder, borderline personality disorder, substance abuse etc. Mood swings are treatable with mood stabilizers. Consult a trained mental health professional immediately for adequate treatment.
Sincerely
HFHS-M.D.
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