Bipolar II (2)

[julieann691]

I have just recently learned in the last year about the bipolar Disorder 2 which is different from bipolar from what I understand it involves racing thoughts, being very talkative going on and on skipping from one subject to the other. I see my mom act this way and my son so is this all heriditary (bipolar) or is it really bipolar. some of us are born with brains that are different then others where are brain moves very fast and then we sometimes people look at us like we are crazy when we can't help that all these thoughts flood through our brains so fast. My question is is racing thoughts a symptom of anxiety or withdrawal off benzo (valium) or is just a plain symptom of bipolar 2, I do realize biplolar 2 can create anxiety.

[kris123]

It is very good to have the thyorid checked.  I have bi-polar and also have hypothyorid.  I had bi-polar before I had my thyorid problem and if my thyorid is off it really sets my bi-polar off

[RODHOOK]

HI,
I HAVE BI POLAR AND WHEN I GET THE HIGHS,THOUGHTS RACE THROUGH MY HEAD WITHOUT STOPPING AT ANY ONE IDEA.I WILL HAVE ENERGY AND START A PROJECT,JUST TO GET HALF WAY AND BEFORE I KNOW IT I START SOMETHING ELSE.I NEVER GET ANYTHING COMPLETED.PEOPLE GET IRRITATED
BECAUSE I BECOME REPETATIVE WITHOUT REALIZING IT.ON THE OTHER HAND WHEN I GET THE LOWS,IT TAKES ALL MY STRENGTH TO BRUSH MY TEETH.PLEASE,
HAVE YOUR SON CHECKED OUT NOW.THE DISEASE CAN BE CONTROLLED WITH THE RIGHT COMBINATION OF MEDICATION.FINDING THAT COMBO CAN
TAKE MANY TRIAL AND ERRORS.ONCE IT IS FOUND YOU CAN LEAD A NORMAL LIFE WITH NO PROBLEMS.YOU MUST ACT NOW,THE SOONER THE BETTER.

                                                           GOOD LUCK,ROD

[crzychick]

As to the racing thoughts and fast speech and switching subjects.  Those are usually part of a manic phase.

[crzychick]

Ok.   First off have this thyroid level checked.  A messed up thyroid can cause many problems.

If that is ruled out then only a psych can give a DX as to if it is Bipolar.

Now for a quick run down on BP.  this is a basic.  Other factor's run into each person's DX.

BP1 is someone that has very, very high, highs (manic) and lows.

BP2 is someone that has moderate highs (hypomanic) and lows.

But either DX has both highs and lows it just depends on how extreme they are as to the label given.  (I have been corrected on this and told some can have just one or the other)

Some ppl don't even get the fun manic they get irritable, mean and angry. It's so complicated.

It used to be called Manic Depression. They just changed the name.

It means that we have a chemical imbalance that causes our emotions to misfire. We have neutral periods that can last for a while.

It's a bit confusing.

Both can be rapid cycling meaning that they can go from one mood to the other in the same day.

Sometimes it can happen many times in one day.

Others can stay in a mood for days on end or months.

Toss in some anxiety, other disorders like BPD, PTSD. OCD, ADD.  Stir well, bake at 350 for 4 hours.

Not trying to make light of it, sorry.  Make an appointment with a psych for an eval.