[Teddy Bear]

One of my diagnosis is bi polar. I thought every has ups and downs.

[Trippin2.0]

Of course everyone has mood swings.


But ours swing so violently that they interrupt our day to day lives, loved ones and basic functioning.


That's why its disordered.


Besides, BP is so much more than mood swings, that's just the most obvious symptom.

[Pikku Myy]

Ohhhhhh yes what mood swings, lol

[CopperStar]

Actually no, most people do not have mood swings. Most people experience emotions and physiological effects as a direct response to their present situation, and then recuperate fairly quickly.

People with mood disorders experience emotions and physiological effects that are randomly manifested regardless of the situation, and may also be launched into severe mood episodes by outside stimuli, as well. Then these emotions and physiological effects may last weeks or even months, compared to a neurotypical who will recover within minutes, hours or days depending on the severity of a situation.

[Chris Altman]

Originally Posted by Trippin2.0

they interrupt our day to day lives, loved ones and basic functioning.

Exactly trippin Glad we cleared that up.

[raspberrytorte]

I wish I just had "mood swings".

Originally Posted by Teddy Bear

One of my diagnosis is bi polar. I thought every has ups and downs.

Everyone does haves ups and downs, but.......

Some have peaks and valleys,

Some have heaven and hell.

Some of us is so doped up were dead flat.

[jacky8807]

If you feel you only have simple "mood swings"
Perhaps you were misdianosed. Speak with your doctor about concerns

[ManOfConstantSorrow]

I keep a diary of mood - I don't think I am bipolar as such, but when my mood swings fast or to inappropriate extremes I know something is up and look for causes.

Yes i believe everyone has mood swings. I am not bipolar yet i do have my moments. I find it i get hungry, angry, lonely or tired i get aggitated which provokes outbursts of mood swings. If i don't feel well physically or am over worked i also go into a dark mood. As long as we have human bodies with hormones, we all have mood swings. tc

[Mountainbard]

There's no doubt everyone has mood swings. It's just that with bipolar the mood swings are usually more severe, and often not caused by the environment or life events. These mood swings affect your quality of life. So I guess the main thing to ask yourself is whether your mood swings affect your quality of life.

[ComfortablyNumb5]

My type of "swings" are enough to put myself in a dark room for days and scared if I talk to anyone then my head will spin exorcist style. Meaning, I get very ugly.

Dx: BP2, PTSD, bulimia/anorexia
Risperdal 4mg
Trileptal 300mgs
Buspar 45mgs
Ativan 1mg PRN
Vyvance 70mgs PRN

[neverending]

Normal mood swings don't end up putting people in the hospital.

[Row Jimmy]

Originally Posted by Teddy Bear

One of my diagnosis is bi polar. I thought every has ups and downs.

I think it is the timing and severity that separates it from the "norm". Perhaps we can identify BP mood swings as "unpredictable" by definition.

[Pastel Kitten]

Everyone does have mood swings, but they are usually much less severe than in bipolar. Most peoples' mood swings are a direct response from changes in the environment. An argument with a friend, a rough week at school or work, and so on. Bipolar is non-environmentally affected - environmental changes can only amplify what is already there. And that is why it's incredibly hard for me to answer the dreaded "what happened?" question, when I'm depressed.

[alieninshadows]

Originally Posted by Teddy Bear

One of my diagnosis is bi polar. I thought every has ups and downs.

I often wonder how many disorders are legit. Apparently nail biting is now considered a mental disorder or OCD or something. Anything to shove pills down peoples throats and have us line the pockets of pharmaceutical companies.

I'm basically bipolar stabile but I do experience normal mood swings. I just don't know if that's because of the others moods bleeding through or if it's normal for everyone else? A new thread!

[Nike007]

Originally Posted by alieninshadows

I often wonder how many disorders are legit. Apparently nail biting is now considered a mental disorder or OCD or something. Anything to shove pills down peoples throats and have us line the pockets of pharmaceutical companies.

Nail biting has always been an other specifier. It was originally under an impulse disorder. It just depends on how severe it is. Like, one of my friends has it, but she bites her nails down to the cubicle and it starts to bleed. It's not like just to a normal level. But she has other things too so yep.

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