wondering about bipolor

[lisol]

i was wondering if the syptoms of bipolor changes every few moments through the day or is there times that you feel sane ? i have gad but wondering if i have bipolor. in the mornings i get very anxous it last for a couple of hours, worried thoughts anxiety. then there is at least a couple of hours that i feel sane then the stuff from the morning starts in again then back to feeling sane again. can any body tell me if it is just my anxiety or the syptoms of bipolor. once my anxiety calms down from me be stressed i am fine for a couple of years then i get stressed and back to this stage.

[LittleRottenPea]

If you are only experiencing anxiety, it isn't Bipolar.

[UnpredictableOne]

I agree get a dx overview from a Dr. preferably a Psychiatrist though because at times M.D.'s do not recognize BP. It depends on the Doc. Personally my bp went undetected for years because I wouldn't end up hospitalized except during Depressive episodes, in my earlier years my mania was always seen as productive or else camoflouged by some business or religious venture so was not yet problematic. It wasn't until my later years that I progessed into psychotic episodes which became scary and included painful paranoid symptoms. For me hypo mania still feels fabulous-very happy, expansive, elated, powerful-confident-bold-untouchable and powerful oh yes and buzzing with sexual energy...the difference is that with age the illness often progress especially when untreated. Mine was so the hypo manic episodes became increasingly manic and the mania became psychotic and scary. Symptoms were/are paranoia, anxiety, delusions, possibly auditory hallucinations, and perceptual distortions for example sounds are amplified and feelings of unreality are acute and very disturbing. What you are describing sounds like rapid cycling IF it's bp, however it could be something else which is why a diagnostic review is recommended so you can address it properly and get help to stabalize your mood whatever the cause. Good luck to you!

[wj74]

A manic stage for me is like taking speed. Irritable, jittery, talking fast/loud, obnoxious joking, visibly shaking hands and constant need to do something to keep busy. Constant panic and fear sounds like anxiety to me.

[lisol]

i am seeing a thyerpist she said that it is only my anxiety because i worrie all the time. i am in an anxous state for four hours in the morning then i feel calm for a couple of hours then because im not use to feeling that way i get anxous again then i relax . its like that most of the day. the feelings with this is weepyness fearfull irratableness. i dont wring my hands but get up and do some thing. she said because i worrie about my syptoms, this is why i feel this way. i worrie about my syptoms syptoms show up worrie. i just wanted to no from some one with bipolor if these syptoms are what they have. is a manic stage constant panic and fear needing to keep going and going. i geuss i dont under stand.

[lindahand]

I agree with Gofio. Talk to a doc about this. A really good idea is to make notes of when these different feelings happen. Do this for about a week so then when you go see the pdoc you have something to show them versus just verbally explaining. And try to be as descriptive as possible. Do you sweat, are you fearful, are you agitated, do you wring your hands, do you cry, are you angry, are you frustrated, self critical, etc. and for how long.

[gofio]

If you are in doubt about BP it is best to have a chat with your Doc/Psych. Mood swings may have a reason that perhaps you're unaware of ~ seek some help.Why wonder when you can get answers?Good Luck. George