depression

flis21

laurajayne wrote:

Hi all,

I'm new here, been lurking for a while.... I may be in the wrong place though. I notice most of you seem to suffer with depression 'full time' (if you know what I mean) whereas, I haven't....just lately....

You just all seemed so friendly, I couldn't help myself. I was diagnosed with depression today by my GP, but my symptoms seem so different you all yours....maybe he's wrong?

Flis...just seen your list...that sounds more like mine....

Hi Laura,

Just remember depression / mental disorders are very personal and different for everyone. We are very accepting on this thread of everyone's personal situation / condition. It is nice, however, if you find someone who has similar circumstances to you. If you ever want to chat please feel free to PM me and I will give you my email addy.

studentphil

My mate's ex girlfriend has BI polar and she is very up and down in the blink of an eye.

feelinggood_2

It isn't in the blink of an eye Phil, there are 2 types, the main one is other many months
Correct me if I'm wrong Loop

Loop

Beauty? Do you mean the mania?

Yes, Infact when Im on the 'up' I love having my illness how weird is that?

Try not t take anti dep if you *think* you are BP, as this can induce rapid cycling mood swings and this was my pandoras box, that triggered this latest seeion off.

flis21

After watching that Stephen Fry programme I almost wished I had bi-polar. At least I would have the highs to outweigh the dreadful lows I get into . I just get lows and ok, no highs for me!

flis21

Loop wrote:

Beauty? Do you mean the mania?

Yes, Infact when Im on the 'up' I love having my illness how weird is that?

Try not t take anti dep if you *think* you are BP, as this can induce rapid cycling mood swings and this was my pandoras box, that triggered this latest seeion off.

It is better for a doc to tell you if you need to take or not take anti-depressants or any other medication. I wouldn't want anyone coming off their medication without talking to their doc.

feelinggood_2

Loop wrote:

Beauty? Do you mean the mania?

Yes, Infact when Im on the 'up' I love having my illness how weird is that?

Try not t take anti dep if you *think* you are BP, as this can induce rapid cycling mood swings and this was my pandoras box, that triggered this latest seeion off.

I'm gonna try and get a proper diagnosis, I think I deserve to atleast be seen by a phyciatirst. I want to know what is wrong.
PTSD is looking the most likely, I'd be shocked if I didn't have it.

studentphil

feelinggood wrote:

My symtoms:
Extreme lows of mood (thinking/planning suicide)
Extreme highs (partying all night)
General Anxiety
Panic Attacks
Flashbacks (not that often)
Disassociation
Lack of motivation (can't get out of bed sometimes)
Comfort Eating
Mild alcohol dependance (says she with a very large drink in front of her)
Using OCD or Self injury as a coping mechanism
Lack of concentration
Agrophobia (manageable)
Nightmares
Hypersomnia (sleeping too much) and bouts of insomnia
Hypersexuality (obvious lol)

I think that it is.

I was getting to the point where I was having to trouble getting up as I felt so low, so finding help is vital to stop me turning into a bed holick!

Loop

BP is not up and down in 1 hour or 10...

Rapid cycling is usually mood swings btween 1 day and 1 week where you go up then become normal then go down....right the way across the spectrum of moods.

Rapid cycling isnt that common, it can be induced by drugs/drink/anti depressants though.

Most bipolars have swings lasting 3 months to a year of very gradual transgression

feelinggood_2

No one seems to understand the not being able to get up thing.
Its like my body is made out of lead, it just won't move.
Alot of the time, it feels like I'd rather die than get up