Posted by jealibeanz on August 10, 2006, at 17:04:41
In reply to Re: Bipolar? Self diagnosis..., posted by silvercoin on August 10, 2006, at 16:38:44
You don't think so at all? What makes you say so? I've read that many unresponsive, chronic anxiety/depression patients are misdiagnosed, especially since there's now such a wide spectrum for BP consideration.
I'm definitely not hoping to be, no offense to those w/the disorder, since it requires lifelong treatment. However, I don't want to live in denial, ignoring some "red flags" that I've noticed.
The sleeping issue isn't normal. I don't feel like I should be able to function as well as I do. Also, people who are BP are prone to concurrent seasonal disorders, anxiety disorders, and ADHD. My initial onset of insomnia started when I can home from studying abroad. Can this be some sort of trigger?
I've actually heard my mother say one time I "cycle" about every 3 years. While I'm not sure about her accuracy with time intervals, an outsider's perspective of this occurence is noteworthy, especially since I don't really see that myself (I just notice the major depressions), which would be common to BP patients to block out or ignore such instances or patterns.
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