Posted by Dinah on July 9, 2013, at 8:13:15
In reply to Re: 14yo daughter - bi-polar, not MDD - new info HELP » Lamdage22, posted by laurah952 on July 6, 2013, at 11:11:42
I've heard that depression in teens can take the form of mood swings. That depressed teens aren't necessarily depressed all the time. That they can feel ok, and then have bouts of feeling really depressed - sometimes for no reason at all. All within the same day.
Maybe it has something to do with hormonal instability of adolescence?
If the highs aren't really all that high, it might not actually mean bipolar. A good adolescent psychiatrist is probably the best person to keep an eye on it, and tell the difference. Especially if there's a strong family history.
My own memory of adolescent depression was one of constant misery. But it might just be that that's what I remember.
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