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9/20/2009 6:26 pm |
My friend has had Bipolar disease for a few years he
under goes serious mood swings depression that lasts
for days even weeks, and then has random happy hyped
up moments that last for a couple of days or hours
until something makes him sad again, recently he has
tried to commit suicide and drugs claiming that his
meds don't do anything so now his not taking them
and alcohol abuse leading to serious medical
problems he goes and sees a psychiatrist and goes to
a suicidal group once in a while but Bipolar disease doesn't seem
to be doing anything.
He will fight with his friends and blame things on
them even and then go and post things on websites,
blogs and just open up and talk to random people
that don't even care or know him which makes me
upset because he has people that care but just
doesn't realize it.
All of his friends are always trying to cheer him up
but in the end what will cheering up do, all I want
for my friend is to live a normal happy life I'm
running out of things I'm worried he's going to try
to commit suicide again i also heard that bi polar
can turn into schizophrenia is that true?
So if anyone can please help that would be really
appreciated or just to here people going through the
same situation.Variety of symptoms
Bipolar disease - People living with bipolar disorder experience a
variety of symptoms, the most prevalent being
drastic mood swings. This includes extreme episodes
of mania and depression. The NIMH classifies
symptoms of mania as:
- Increased energy
- Excessively "high" euphoric mood
- Extreme irritability
- Racing thoughts
- Lack of concentration
- Increased sexual drive
- Abuse of drugs
Symptoms of depression include:
- A lasting sad mood
- Feelings of hopelessness, worthlessness or
helplessness
- Decreased energy
- Change in appetite
- Weight gain or loss
- Thoughts of death or suicide
In order to diagnose Bipolar disease, Survey
said that symptoms of mania must last for a week and
symptoms of depression must last for two weeks.
Suicidal thoughts are common among people with
Bipolar disease. Signs and symptoms to look for
that may accompany suicidal feelings include:
- Talking about feeling suicidal or wanting to
die
- Feeling hopeless or helpless
- Feeling like a burden to family and friends
- Abusing alcohol or drugs
- Writing a suicide note
- Putting oneself in harm's way
Thanks!
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