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themighty.com · topic · bipolar-disorderThe 9 Worst Symptoms of Bipolar Disorder We Don’t Talk About
- Hypersexuality. “Hypersexuality in mania. It’s never talked about. So many people never realize it’s a symptom and a pretty horrible one. It can cause a person to be unfaithful through no fault of their own and people won’t ever understand that because they don’t realize it’s the illness, not the person.
- Lack of Impulse Control. “Impulse control. If I see something and I want it, I just get it, regardless if it was in my budget or not.” — Hannah G. “I think the worst one would be the impulsivity control: always either doing something and regretting it or not doing something and also regretting it…” — Emily E.
- Anger. “The anger in combination with depression is awful. It’s also the symptom that shows up and gets blamed in people described as ‘off their meds.’
- Mixed Episodes. “Being in a half-manic, half-depressed state. Like being too depressed to truly function but having so much energy, needing to do something.
- Misunderstanding The Bipolar Spectrum, Cycles, and CORE Problem
- The Problem of Seeming “Normal” with Bipolar
- Bearing The Burden of Society’s Misconception of Bipolar
- Disbelief, Denial, and Misplaced Blame
- The Most Challenging Feature of Bipolar Disorder
The official definition for bipolar disorder—a psychiatric illness characterized by both manic and depressive episodes—is, in my opinion, misleading. The general public understands the two main symptoms stated in the definition but is mostly unaware that bipolar exists on a spectrum. Simply stated, an individual with bipolar disorder isn’t just eit...
First, “normal” is an annoying concept. For example, in America, it’s normal, acceptable, even encouraged to bring dying trees into our homes every December. For the purpose of this article, we have to consider that, whether or not we embrace the concept of “normal,” society has behaviors that it collectively views as normal and abnormal. When a pe...
If, like me, you’re living with bipolar disorder, it’s well understood that society’s misconceptions become our problem. When I had my first long depressionspell as a teenager, my father pulled me out of bed and ordered me to go to school. When I explained that I was sick, he told me that “being sick of school” was not a real illness. He told me I ...
I liken the symptoms of bipolar disorder to an intermittent car issue. Have you ever taken your car to the mechanic because of a problem you have observed, but then the problem you’re having can’t be replicated for the mechanic to witness and repair? It’s frustrating beyond words—but at least the mechanic believes that there is a problem. Imagine i...
There are many things that make life hard for someone who lives with bipolar disorder, but the biggest issue I’ve ever faced is that people remember me when I’m at my best when they see me at my worst. Since they don’t believe I’m sick, they tell me to snap out of itand make better decisions. If I were always sick, the people around me would have a...
Short answer: No idea. Ask them or talk to a therapist about it. Be kind to fellow users. No harassment or abusive language will be tolerated. Report and move on. Engaging just brings everyone down.
- Bipolar disorder is a severe mental illness. “Many people believe that those with bipolar disorder are out of control and psychotic,” says Dr. Anand.
- Mood swings always mean bipolar disorder. “Mood swings happen for many different reasons, including the weather, the menstrual cycle, common medications like steroids, and substance use,” says Dr. Anand.
- Depression and mania are cyclical. People often assume that in bipolar disorder, periods of mania alternate regularly with periods of depression.
- Bipolar disorder is difficult to treat. “We have very, very effective treatments for bipolar illness,” says Dr. Anand. “Patients generally respond well to mood-stabilizing drugs, sometimes combined with antidepressants and/or drugs for mania.”
- Heather Grey
- Bipolar disorder looks the same in everyone who has it. Fact: Bipolar disorder affects different people in different ways. In general, it causes unusual shifts in mood, energy, and activity levels.
- Bipolar disorder is easy to diagnose. Fact: Bipolar disorder can cause similar symptoms as some other mental health conditions, which can make it challenging to diagnose.
- Bipolar disorder only affects adults. Fact: Bipolar disorder is more common in adults, but it may also affect children. The average age of onset for bipolar disorder is 25 years old, according to the American Psychiatric Association.
- Medication is the only treatment for bipolar disorder. Fact: Combining medication with other treatments for bipolar disorder may be beneficial.
Jun 15, 2022 · I strive to keep my bipolar disorder at bay and pursue my life purpose of mental health advocacy. I never wanted bipolar, but it wanted me. It nearly destroyed everything I value—my marriage ...
Mar 30, 2016 · People with bipolar experience both episodes of severe depression and episodes of mania – overwhelming joy, excitement or happiness, huge energy, a reduced need for sleep, and reduced inhibitions. The experience of bipolar is uniquely personal. No two people have exactly the same experience.
