weird question really

[skyflyer4]

Hiya, Im new to this forum. Im 18 and was diagnosed with bipolar disorder about a year ago, I'd had unstable moods for a few years after a long bout of depression and began smoking a lot of cannabis. The doctors ordered me to stop smoking it, I did and things seemed to straighten out. They told me I probably didn't have it, and cannabis and other drugs I was taking was mimicking the symtoms of manic depression as only depression runs in my family rather than mania.

Ive been absolutely fine up until recently, but the past couple of days I've felt so restless and hyper that I feel like I can barely function. I dont feel like its manic though, Im not feeling incredibly positive. Today I have been happy and running on empty which led me to pass out, but now Im just more worried and feel ill (nausea). I cant concentrate or seem to function on anything. 'm sure that if this was mania I wouldnt be worrying about it and merely go along with good feelings (which I currently dont have.) Could this just be anxiety, or my period's due in a few days. I dont really have anything to be particularly anxious about at the moment. Does anyone have any tips to chill out/ stop worrying/thoughts/advice? Thanks xo

[Omusicgame]

yeah i think you should see a doctor.  I dont know what else to say because Im not in your shoes, but just see a doctor.  dont worry, these are just obstacles and you can overcome them.

[DLA]

Mania does not always come with the euphoric feelings.  Some times you can have it and really just feel like cr@p.  

First you should get your thyroid checked and make sure that isn't it.  The symptoms you are describing sound more like that than bipolar.  Also thyroid mimics bipolar in a lot of ways.

Good luck to you.  Let us know what you find out.

[RubyShooz]

I spent decades with bipolar only thought it was just depression since I didn't realize there was a problem when I was manic and did not report those things to the doctor.  Looking back on it, I did some really crazy things including 3 marriages/divorces while in the grips of mania.  Last year the manic part became really out of control and I could not ignore it any longer -- doc says I have rapid cycling, with bouts of mania and depression cycling rapidly throughout the day.  I have no particular reason for these feelings, it's just the chemical imbalance in my body.  Your best thing would be to see your doctor, keep a journal of your thoughts and report it to him so he can make a correct diagnosis.