News of Mood Disorders

I am slightly confused about how my doctor and counselors respond to my diagnosis.

For instance, sure (before meds) I would throw things and cry a lot and be incredibly upset and refuse to go to school and let my grades fall dramatically - but, after those moments I would feel fine - nothing was incredibly wrong...

I did get treatment fairly early - 5 months after my first 'episode'. (Well, I had been depressed ...

First off, I would like to say Hi to all that read this message. I apologize for all spelling mistakes , because I tend to make a lot. This is my first post ever in a mental health forum. I have had emotional , mood , and anxiety issues all my life. When I was younger they seemed to be off and on with some periods of mild happiness. My parents brought me to see ...

First off, I would like to say Hi to all that read this message. I apologize for all spelling mistakes , because I tend to make a lot. This is my first post ever in a mental health forum. I have had emotional , mood , and anxiety issues all my life. When I was younger they seemed to be off and on with some periods of mild happiness. My parents brought me to see ...

My boyfriend got out of the hospital today! (yay!!)

Im a little worried because the doctors prescribed him Adderal in addition to his usual dosage of lithium. He said he was hallucinating (he descibed the floor as becoming a blur like an ocean...and started talking about squirrels running around his brain), felt woozy (almost like he was drunk) and suddenly became extremly tired.

I didnt think this sounded too normal so I researched the side ...

Hello everyone my name is jack 18 M tampa florida I am here becasue I am thinking of killing myself so heres my story.
I have been harrassed,threatened, and had death threats. I have been called #######1 since 7th grade and now that I am 18 the depression is taking over and I cant fight with it anymore and its going to cause me to kill my self. I dont know where to turn and ...

I just posted a similar message elsewhere and many of you probably know or have experienced this, but a lot of the typical meds for depression and anxiety can not be used for people with bipolar. A decade ago when I first began getting treatment docs weren't as aware of this. I think it's well known now by most docs, but just in case anyone isn't aware, certain meds (in certain categories - like zoloft ...

Hi,

I am new to this particular forum. I have been diagnosed as bipolar for years, but I think my case might be complicated by possible personality disorders and I was just wondering if anyone else struggles with this and how it relates/affects bipolar or vice versa.

I fit most of the criteria for avoidant/schizoid personality. I have been bipolar for AGES, but also have never enjoyed being around people and like to be by ...

I think I've been misdiagnosed with bipolar and I don’t know what to do. I don't feel like (or think that) I have this disorder whatsoever, nor did I when I was diagnosed 6 months ago. I am not experiencing any bipolar-like symptoms and I don’t feel like anyone is helping me.

Since I was diagnosed, I’ve felt trapped: like I’m in a bad movie and I can’t get out of it. I know of ...

Hey all,

Just wanted to let everyone know that we have a new tool called psychTracker Online which we're beta testing. Once you've registered you can track as many symptoms as you want as many times per day as you want... and it's all free!

(since I'll probably catch grief for this, YES it is advertising supported)

You can find it at http://www.mypsychtracker.com

Please register and help us test ...

hey, i was thinking im very hypocondriac about my illness, but i know i hav it cuz i was definitely delusional, and remember points where i was depressed/manic - but im used to masking it with drugs, which ive stopped (well i got alcohol now)...

wondering how much of mania/depression is in your head, how much is real? sometimse i feel completely distracted of everything, but the more i think bout being manic the more ...