bi-polar ?

[In memory of miracle]

What does it mean to be bi-polar? What are some of the symptoms?

[In memory of miracle]

Nobody knows? Come on people I need some answers! Help!

[Bonni]

Hi ((Trish))
You were asking about Bipolar Disorder, I am Bipolar/Manic depressive, and its mainly a "mood disorder" and chemical imbalance. It can affect you in a way, that you have mood swings, "highs and Lows", and if its combined with manic depression, the way I am, it can send you into deep depressions.
But rather then my trying to explain it, I have some addresses to websites you can go to that can explain it better then I can. They are: http://www.bipolarworld.net (and) http://www.manicmoment.org
Or you can go to the top of sober recoverys homepage and click on "Help Index" and get some information that way. I hope this helps. Sorry about not getting this post out sooner, but I just noticed it this morning. Love and ((hugs)) Bonni

[friendofbillw89]

Originally Posted by miraclen2003

What does it mean to be bi-polar? What are some of the symptoms?

Bipolar Disoder is the same thing as Manic-Depression. There are several types of Bipolar, but generally a person with bipolar cycles from a manic *high* into depression. There are medications that help treat abipolar, but it is not curable.

Symptoms vary from person to person, but common symptoms include time periods of depression and or suicidal thoughts....there's a bunch of symptoms that are depression.

In mania, people act differently. Some are very *high* and happy...very grandiose, invinsible...others can be aggitated and angry when manic. Common symptoms of mania are sexual acting out, spending money, rapid speech and thoughts , inability to sit still, insomia, plus others.

Cycles from depression can occur as frequently as a few times a day to every few months.

Hope this helps some
friendofbillw89
diagnosed Bipolar in 1996
sober since 1989