Posted by dreamer on September 19, 2001, at 18:54:52
In reply to Bipolar Disorder without Mania, posted by tina on September 19, 2001, at 10:53:34
> Can anyone explain this to me?
> I get very happy and energetic for a few months, sometimes weeks, and then I go down, down, down and don't stop til the UP starts again.
> I've seen 5 docs in my time and none have ever diagnosed me with any "disorder" so I'm asking anyone if they know if it's possible to have bipolar without mania?Hi Tina,
I'm confused docs aren't certain either -cannot pigeon hole me either. I rapid cycle all day long! very rare I feel norm get symptoms of mania but brief and I DO act on things that I regret later or next day/week/month , and the lows I cannot describe the horror.
Tried to self anaylise but I get more confused and give up.
They may treat you with mood stabilizer and ad even though u don't get full mania.
Think I'm getting anti-seizure med even though I'm not epileptic.
No specific disorder is useless when filling in important forms!
Just focus on finding right med with your doc maybe just take something for when you get low could be seasonal??????
I dunno . Many new uncharted mental illnesses must be around.dreamerry.
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