[TheTurtleLives]

Hello, I'm new to this part of the forum but I hope I can get help I will give you the information necessary.
I'm 16 and haven't been diagnosed with Bipolar my friend who is a T says that she recons I'm highly Bipolar due to my episode change which was pretty bad!! Also I have done the tests and it says I'm highly likely to be Bi Polar (my Mum and grandmother is Bipolar)
I have come to seek help because I'm having terrible mood swings (hypo manic and manic episodes) But when I'm depressed with Bi Polar it goes to a extreme where I go and attempt suicide this does happen frequently last time was yesterday..These are destroying me and it's annoying going from happy to sad to what ever...I do also Self harm( I have posted IN SI forum) and i may be anorexia(I have posted in ED forum as well)...My point is is that I don't know how to control my mood swings and it's get to a dark point as I said Suicide. I do not see a T or psych or anyone like that because my Parents will not allow it because they think I am faking...I am not faking (self harm) for attention They didnt know i was self harming till the school told her....
So please any help would be good ideas thoughts it just getting out of control.

[glok]

Hello, TheTurtleLives. Is there a school counselor or teacher you can talk to? If so, perhaps they may assist you in convincing your parents that you are entitled to a psychiatric assessment to determine if you would benefit from professional help.

I wish you well.

[TheTurtleLives]

Well sad to say not really the last time I went to the school Psych she yelled at me so I have never seen her since!! and every time I go see the nurse she sends me home...

[pawn78]

Your parents will not allow you to see a doctor? Even after your severe symptoms? WTF?

There must be some way you can convince them. To me, that is like your parents refusing to let you see a doctor even if you have a potential deadly disease like cancer, or diabetes or BIPOLAR!
Bipolar is serious and can be deadly!

It sounds very likely that you have this, or some other mental illness, you should show your parents this forum thread after you get a few more responses. Maybe they will realize how serious this disease is. Bipolar has a 20% mortality rate. Do they care about your health and well being?

I hope you show them this post I made. They might not like it, but maybe that will realize they could lose you if they don't allow you to get help.

[Victoria'smom]

You sound like me when I was 16. I urge you not to show your parents if they'll take this support away. The only way I was able to get services I needed was to drop out of traditional school and enroll in alternative education. Is your mum or grandma in treatment? Can one of them advocate for you?

[sarahblue]

I agree with pawn78. Even if it's just "the ups and downs of adolescence" it sounds like you would benefit from seeing a therapist at the very least.

Was your therapist friend able to talk to your parents? What about a teacher? Your general practitioner?

If none of that helps, I found an Australian website dedicated to helping young people in trouble. They have a chat number. Perhaps they might have suggestions as to where you can find help. It's called Reachout. This is their Emergency Help page.

[BlackSheep79]

I don't understand how your parents don't believe you when your own mother is bipolar?

[TheTurtleLives]

Miguels swom- My grandma committed suicide to Bipolar ( never met her) my Mum is on medication.
sarahblue- No she cant she is in America my teachers have no idea and i dont know what a general practitoner is :P
Refering to blacksheep79 this is alos some additional information to all i was thinking about it long and hard i just don't think she wants to have the truth told to her that she has a bipolar kid so I don't think she wants to find out the truth....something like that possibly

[sarahblue]

General practitioner = family doctor. Your regular doctor.

Try that website, see if they can help.

Emergency Help | ReachOut.com Australia

[TheTurtleLives]

I tried talking to her (mum) she got mad I bossed her!!

[Mamabug1981]

Research your local laws! Here in the States, there are states where you do not have to be 18 to seek out medical treatment. Yes, they may contact your parents to let them know, but if you tell the docs that your folks won't let you seek treatment, they may know of resources to force your parents to allow you treatment.

[TheTurtleLives]

Thank you I will give it a go!!

[otroo]

If nothing else the next time you feel suicidal take yourself to ER and tell them how you feel. Tell them you feel like killing yourself and if you have a plan tell them about it. Now they will admit you and they will also contact your parents at least in the states they would. Now if your laws are anything like ours they will try to find a mental health facility to put you in. Now here if a minor is admitted under these reasons your parents cannot take you out cause if you did kill yourself the hospital could be liable for your death. This sounds like going to extremes but if it helps get you treatment then it will be worth it. Good luck and stay strong.

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[TheTurtleLives]

Thanks ortoo I keep the idea with me!!