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Sunday, February 26, 2006

My, those shoulder pads are sexy

Why is everything an uphill battle? I'm self-diagnosing myself as being bipolar and here is why

What Are the Symptoms of Bipolar Disorder?
Bipolar disorder causes dramatic mood swings—from overly "high" and/or irritable to sad and hopeless, and then back again, often with periods of normal mood in between. Severe changes in energy and behavior go along with these changes in mood. The periods of highs and lows are called episodes of mania and depression.

Signs and symptoms of mania (or a manic episode) include:
Increased energy, activity, and restlessness
Excessively "high," overly good, euphoric mood
Extreme irritability
Racing thoughts and talking very fast, jumping from one idea to another
Distractibility, can't concentrate well
Little sleep needed
Unrealistic beliefs in one's abilities and powers
Poor judgment
Spending sprees
A lasting period of behavior that is different from usual
Increased sexual drive
Abuse of drugs, particularly cocaine, alcohol, and sleeping medications
Provocative, intrusive, or aggressive behavior
Denial that anything is wrong

Signs and symptoms of depression (or a depressive episode) include:
Lasting sad, anxious, or empty mood
Feelings of hopelessness or pessimism
Feelings of guilt, worthlessness, or helplessness
Loss of interest or pleasure in activities once enjoyed, including sex
Decreased energy, a feeling of fatigue or of being "slowed down"
Difficulty concentrating, remembering, making decisions
Restlessness or irritability
Sleeping too much, or can't sleep
Change in appetite and/or unintended weight loss or gain
Chronic pain or other persistent bodily symptoms that are not caused by physical illness or injury
Thoughts of death or suicide, or suicide attempts.

Kinda creepy. I think it's because of loneliness. I need a girlfriend...or boyfriend for that matter. I'm really picky right now.

3 Comments:

Blogger Andrew said...

anytime

7:28 PM  
Blogger Catherine said...

ummmm...i think i just figured out why i am so good at acting bipolar!

9:27 PM  
Blogger Brian said...

Quite often, normal mood swings can be mistaken for depression or manic-depressive disorder. Everyone has highs and lows, but not everyone is bipolar. How the manic side is described above, the full extent is not covered: a true manic state goes well beyond a normal obsession. Still, it is, as you said, kinda creepy.

9:41 PM  

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