Or is it purely in the sense of you're really happy, you're really depressed, over and over and over on a hourly/daily basis?

I wonder because i've noticed over the past 2 years or so (when I really started to try and understand my body and moods) I will go a few days with a great attitude and outlook in life.  Things will be good, I might even attempt being social.  But even on these few good days all it takes is ONE little thing.  For instance, a teacher calling me out in class, that will completely throw my day off and send me into a whirlpool of bad news.  I might feel fine the next day, but it could also bring on a few days of constant depression until something good happens to bring me back to relative happiness.

I know none of us are doctors, but i'd like to get some opinions. Preferably from someone who has had experience first hand or knows someone with bi-polar.

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could be anything that could make it go down.

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If someone is bi-polar, how often are these mood swings?  Is one typically happy for a few days, and then can fall into days of depression over something relatively simple?  

Or is it purely in the sense of you're really happy, you're really depressed, over and over and over on a hourly/daily basis?

I wonder because i've noticed over the past 2 years or so (when I really started to try and understand my body and moods) I will go a few days with a great attitude and outlook in life.  Things will be good, I might even attempt being social.  But even on these few good days all it takes is ONE little thing.  For instance, a teacher calling me out in class, that will completely throw my day off and send me into a whirlpool of bad news.  I might feel fine the next day, but it could also bring on a few days of constant depression until something good happens to bring me back to relative happiness.

I know none of us are doctors, but i'd like to get some opinions. Preferably from someone who has had experience first hand or knows someone with bi-polar.

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It depends on the person, theres times where I will have violent mood swings several times an hour and sometimes I don't for days.


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it's fun seeing bipolar compasses attacking the
north pole, and agreeing the the center of gravity is an asshole.

depression and bi-polar disorder are two VERY different things

i am strongly advising going to a  psychiatrist

Post edited at 4:34 pm on April 21, 2008 by carracer

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if you're worried about it seek help. they have tests they can do to determine if it truly is bipolar disorder.

people who are bipolar also have a list of other characteristics/symptoms. if you want to know more feel free to message me.

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it fluctuates. if i get less sleep, if there's a test coming up, if my pikachu dies, if someone doesnt say hi to me.

could be anything that could make it go down.

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lol nicely put. and true.

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Generally with bipolari disorders you're talking months of feeling depressed follow by months of feeling manic.

And, as ever, it's important to understand that depression and mania are not just feeling sad or very hyperactive and "up". They're pretty extreme states of being.

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