[Chilled]

Hello all! I've recently had a near mental breakdown and a concerned family member desires that I get help. After pondering my symptoms I've come to the conclusion that there is a minor possibility that I have Bipolar disorder due to the history of mental illness in my family and I.

Symptoms
I have random bouts of extreme anger and sadness, in these episodes I'll lash out at almost anyone, I even stooped as low as to cuss out my little brother for something that in hindsight was extremely trivial. In my worst moments in which I've felt this way I've even physically lashed out on my family(rare) and myself. I find that even when I'm not in this mood I still find myself making rash decisions(when I even can) that I end up regretting almost immediately.

When I CAN(most times) keep my feelings internal I have mental battles with myself; in the morning I'll feel great and like I'm the coolest guy in the world who can't stop talking and by the evening I'm an alienated paranoid guy who wants to just give up on everything. People often comment on how erratic I am. It's gotten to the point to where, essentially one day in superman and the next day I'm contemplating my own life, this pattern has been going on for years I'm only 18 now. This can't be normal.

I went to my doctor recently to try to be put on my old anxiety pills but alas I could not and was instead referred to a physiologist(despite the fact that I hardly have the time). If anyone could evaluate my symptoms and give me any advice that would be great. Thanks for your time.

[MedicatedMe]

I'm not sure if it's a good idea to ask us since we can't give you a solid diagnosis, but it sounds like you may have something going on, in which case you should see a psychiatrist.

You obviously think there's something wrong so go with your gut instinct and see a doctor.

Best of luck!

[amandalouise]

Originally Posted by Chilled

If anyone could evaluate my symptoms and give me any advice that would be great. Thanks for your time.

Im sorry but that is not what we do here. think of psych central like getting together with your best friend...

people play games in the games forum, talk about the news headlines in news and current events, talk about our own mental disorder problems in the designated forums, and general social talking in the coffeehouse forum. we also talk about our therapy\therapists in the psychology forum and medications in the medications forum.

but we do not diagnose each others problems. we can share whether we have had the same problems as you, what our own doctors have us doing for it to help ourselves and we can make suggestions on what others .....can try if they wish to (but never tell each other what to do)... and if we know information about something you have posted we can give you that information (kind of like instead of you having to google something those that know the information can tell you what they know about that issue) but you decide whether what you are told fits you or not, like when a friend tells you something you have the choice to listen or not, apply it to your life or not.

to get a diagnosis\evaluation you will need to talk to your own doctors.

[pegasus]

Hello Chilled, welcome to Psych Central.

It's good you have some awareness that you are having issues with emotions right now. Don't be too quick to diagnose yourself, often a label can make things worse. There is naturally some upheaval at your age, that being said, you mention that you have suffered anxiety in the past and had medication for it. Anxiety can mask many symptoms. Remember that anger is a normal emotion, can you pinpoint any triggers for that? What things set that off? Have a look online for resources for helping you to deal with anger and anxiety.

I recommend that you go back to your doctor about these issues and get to see a therapist. Good luck.

[Nammu]

Welcome

Couldn't say, it could be any number of things or just bad coping skills the only way to know is to see a professional. A psychologist could be a step in the right direction, a mental illness isn't just about popping a pill and going about life. It's a journey and one hour a week is but a small step.