[lilithmoon]

I was diagnosed with gad. But I think its bipolar. I have both when I read up on them. Psych saw me twice andvsaid I dont have bipolar...but my sister has it.... its hereditary. Could I have 2 disorders, or are these symptoms the same and its only GAD? Please help

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[kaliope]

yes it is possible to have both disorders but if your pdoc says you don't have it, I would trust him. the thing with anxiety is that it can mimic the symptoms of other disorders. take care.

There can definitely be agitated mania. Can you give a bit more info as to what makes you think you might have bipolar disorder?

[lilithmoon]

Sure. Thanks for asking.
-little things set me off. Kids not listening, even joking around trying to upset me. My husband saying something aggrevating. After 5 min. Im calm and say sorry for getting so upset. Talking a lot about my problems, forgetting points bc im saying so much. Not being patient. Interrupting others if I want to get my say in. Mostly this is how I act when going through stress. Also, bad sleep habits. Sleep in morning, nap in afternoon or eve. And late to bed bc of day nap. I tried taking my meds at night now for this. But same results so far. I dont know off hand what else... anxious thoughts, a lot of sadness. Within the same day I go through having no energy, to energy. Where I clean and am productive. Then I get tired soon after. Is this normal stress related issues? I have 3 kids. Ages 1, 3, and 10. Husband was not a big help, just moved out 2 days ago. But thiese behaviors have been going on for years.

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[lilithmoon]

Husband says his issues with me are: day nap, staying up late, always b!tching, and I know ive started to get almost physically abusive but he was abit so hard not to follow his footsteps. Also, I fear I get so angry what if I cant control myself and hurt my kidsby pushing them outof my way or someyhing? I admit I have done things lately not hitting kicking et but like holding them, yelling in their face "be good, why dont u listen..stop doing that" etc. I think its bc of the relationship I just got out of and we all get angry at one another, and whem he would yell in my kids face I hated it. But nowim alone and they dont listen to me bc im the easy going parent and im finding it really hard. To do alone.i dont want to tellmy dr and her think im abusing my children. I dont believe I am in the abusive sense, but in the last couple days its been hard.

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[lilithmoon]

The anxiety doesnt seem to be bad..but I am taking 150mg, so maybe its working...idk....

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[lilithmoon]

Just another note. I dont yell in the face of my baby, I seem to not get mad by her..its the boys that dont listen, and laugh when I get angry. That sets me off lately.

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What you're describing does not sound like typical bipolar behaviour, more like an extremely stressed out mother. Have you got anyone to give you a hand with the kids and around the house? Sounds like you might need a bit of self nurture time.

[lilithmoon]

Thanks Supanova. I have my mom who is unreliable, but helpful sometimes, and I get a break when my boys visit their dad. Ill update yall after my dr appointment today. I woke at 6am, hope I make it to my 3:00 appointment. I just have to force myself to stay awake, even if my eyes are heavy....only slept 5, 6 hrs last night

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[luvjosh07]

Those symptoms dont really sound bipolar. I get that way with my three year old sometimes. Where I tell him not to do something and he does just that to make me mad. Ive grabbed him by the shoulders and yelled in his face. But I have one and u have 3! Wow talk about stressed. Remember to walk away when u have to. Do something, anything for yourself everyday. Take care!

Thanks for describing your behavior. Honestly, my opinion is that yes - it sounds like you feel overwhelmed and stressed. From what you've described, I don't get the feeling that you're experiencing bipolar symptoms.

[lilithmoon]

Thanks all for your input. What behaviors /examples are bipolar? Thanks

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