17 yr. old and I think I have some type of disorder/depression

Hi, first off I'd just like to say that bipolar disorder was passed on from my father to 2 of 3 possibly 3 of 3 of my siblings. My older brother and sister have both been told they have acute bipolar. I beleive I have it to, but my real question is below:

I am lazy. But not just typical lazy. If it can't help or hurt me RIGHT now, I won't do it, or do anything to fix it. I am 17 and have horrible grades(about 2.0 gpa) But it is because I most of the time unless I face horrible embarrassment or an F, don't do my homework, or study. I just don't want to get out my bag outta my car, let alone take it out and do it. I am so lazy now that I dont even want to go to bed because that requires moving sheets. So I just stay up all night and pass out on the couch sometimes. Sometimes I am too lazy to eat, I just don't feal like taking the trip downstairs. But then I get a jult of energy and run downstairs. And its not like I am out of shape, I'm not, I play basketball about 3-4 times a week, and SOMETIMES run, because its enjoyable. I took the effort to take the running start test for those of you who know what it is, and I actually passed it, and now its time to register classes online and well, I am just too lazy to do it, even with the computer right infront of me. I just wan't to know if what I have here is a disorder, because I am at a point that is, well crazy. Please let me know if I am just plain lazy, or if there is something wrong with me.

Trevor

Edit.. I notice these forums deal with more serious mental health issues.. if there is forum yall could point me too.. I would appreciate it..

A lot of what you are descibing sounds like depression. The only way to get help is to reach out. You need to see a doc and get evaluated as it sounds like whatever is going on is interrupting the joy in your life. Good luck.

I agree that it sounds like depression. If it were just "laziness" then you would have a choice in the matter and accept the consequences... but with depression the fatigue and negativity can be paralyzing and we are no longer "in control" of these symptoms.

But we are still in control in the sense that once we recognize these problems, and realize that we want to change these "habits" but are unable to do so on our own, we can still make the choice to get help. If depression or some other disorder is at the root of your problem then there are lots of treatment options. The disorder is much more understood now as you may know from your experience with your bipolar diagnosis. Medical and therapy options can make a real difference.

I am curious if your "laziness" goes away when you experience a manic episode? I don't have first hand experience with bipolar disorder (my diagnosis is depression) but many of my friends experience not only hyper levels of activity but also a real "go-getter" attitude when they are manic. Which is not to say that your episodes will be the same, as everyone shows their symptoms differently.

Good luck in getting some help with this.

And welcome to the forums here, you will find a lot of understanding and support here.

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He lakerfan, I agree with all the others in what they have said..

you had said that your Disorder may have been passed down from your father, and that 2 of 3 of your older siblings have biplor???? Have they been to see a doctor to be treated for that disorder???

Seeking advice from a doctor would be your best advice. And feel free to look around, and chit chat with other members and see if the Deperssion fourm will help you to understand if you are deperssed...


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