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Apr 01, 2009, 02:28 AM
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im not so sure i am bipolar. i havnt talked to anyone professional yet. i havnt told my parents i need to see someone. ive done quizzes and things online and everything says that im definitely bipolar. i guess im just not sure what to do...
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Apr 01, 2009, 09:15 AM
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First thing to do is talk to your doctor and get a referral for a psychiatrist, or just go to a psychiatrist if you can.
In the meantime, start exercising daily and get 8 hours of sleep a night, at night. Both of these are steps a pdoc will recommend, they are effective and they are free! Be patient and remember that there is no absolute outcome of bipolar. Take care of yourself as best you can, and be sure to keep smiling, especially when it's the last thing you want to do.
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Apr 03, 2009, 04:53 PM
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You can keep your privacy (momentarily) and share the results which create your concern with your doctor, at first. Ofcourse, if you are a minor they have to consent-but this is one way to get around the initial panic and denial some parents experience. You have a healthy concern for yourself, and I think you are already on the road to responsibility  . Panic and denial may delay your securing treatment.So many things (especially in females) can present like this disorder. You need your blood drawn for one, to be sure you are not experiencing metabolic or hormonal imbalance, or any other endocrinal problems. Did you know, for example, if you do not supply your body with adequate amounts of a certain group of fatty acids on a daily basis, your brain can not manufacture the intricate balance of chemicals it needs? Nutrition, rest, exercise and awareness-when you think of the habits many of us have cultivated for years, it's easy to see why we're all feeling and thinking lousy. Best wishes-I think your journey toward wholeness has started! |
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