thinking

[phoenix_arose]

Signs and symptoms of mania include discrete periods of:

• Increased energy, activity, restlessness, racing thoughts, and rapid talking
  
• Excessive "high" or euphoric feelings
  
• Extreme irritability and distractibility
  
• Decreased need for sleep
  
• Unrealistic beliefs in one's abilities and powers
  
• Uncharacteristically poor judgment
  
• A sustained period of behavior that is different from usual
  
• Increased sexual drive
  
• Abuse of drugs, particularly cocaine, alcohol, and sleeping medications
  
• Provocative, intrusive, or aggressive behavior
  
• Denial that anything is wrong

Signs and symptoms of depression include discrete periods of:

• Persistent sad, anxious, or empty mood
  
• Feelings of hopelessness or pessimism
  
• Feelings of guilt, worthlessness, or helplessness
  
• Loss of interest or pleasure in ordinary activities, including sex
  
• Decreased energy, a feeling of fatigue or of being "slowed down"
  
• Difficulty concentrating, remembering, making decisions
  
• Restlessness or irritability
  
• Sleep disturbances
  
• Loss of appetite and weight, or weight gain
  
• Chronic pain or other persistent bodily symptoms that are not caused by physical disease
  
• Thoughts of death or suicide; suicide attempts

in bold are all the ones i've had with in the last 1 month ........ i don't know i just don't know - i'm on the down swing i know so i'm hoping to level out soon

Comments

Bi-Polar

[sitara.livejournal.com]

Are you thinking you might be clinically depressed or bi-polar? I highly recommend that if you suspect this, you get a referral from your physician to see a psychiatrist. Do not let your primary care physician to prescribe you any medication unless you see a psychiatrist. Many physicians, while well intentioned, are not really trained to handle the diagnosis. I went through severe depression, and fortunately my physician had the presence of mind to know that he was over his head and referred me to a psychiatrist.

Re: Bi-Polar

[perfect-drug.livejournal.com]

when my parents divorced i spent 6 years in couciling - mom is bi-polar& OCD (she was anorexic for most of her life) and dad is a violent bi polar. SOOO they said that i seemed pretty normal and barring any really bad depression swings i should pro'ly be okay.

i was just think about how i've been feeling lately - i would not ever go to a family doctor for that ever - i have a shrink that i love and does not think drugs are the answer to everything. she would rather try to deal with the issues causing the cycle then try and medicate something that happens in cycles like this ......

I just got my insurance stuff taken care of so i will be able to do that again soon ... for slightly cheaper.

[dgtlghost.livejournal.com]

Sometimes you need the meds, at least untill the root problems can be addressed. You can't always solve the problem while suffering the symptoms.

yes ... but

[perfect-drug.livejournal.com]

i would rather deal with un medicated - i have never tusted Western medecine. They are always practicing - i want some one who knows what their doing - bi paolar people have been deal with out meds for millienia and i'm sure i can too but thanks for your concern. *hugs* how's life

Re: yes ... but

[cubarican.livejournal.com]

yeah you're right, back then they'da killed us for being witches and pagans and pagan helperouter-hang out people. ' )

Re: yes ... but

[perfect-drug.livejournal.com]

tooo true