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« on: August 26, 2010, 03:20:12 PM » |
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Anyone have bipolar and worry that they have been misdiagnosed. Just one thing that stays in my mind is that I may be suffering from 2 and have been diagnosed 1.
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« Reply #1 on: August 26, 2010, 05:06:41 PM » |
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You know its crossed my mind a few times, I'm diagnosed type one yet I show a lot of type 2 behaviour. Apparently though my level of psychosis is usually only seen in type 1, so I have that as a guideline.
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« Reply #2 on: August 26, 2010, 07:19:05 PM » |
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I haven't been given a number. I was told i have a classic case so i'm assuming its 1. I'm always in a mania.
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« Reply #3 on: August 26, 2010, 08:49:30 PM » |
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I was diagnosed type 1 and not told that or why (maybe because he wants to be sure first?) but I don't disagree, it explains a lot. I get manic more often and much longer than depressed. The manias definitely seem to be more than hypomania as I am not in control and hallucinate. Thinking back, I realize I've had delusions of grandeur; I was the messiah, I was going to change the world, I going to get rich with some paintings or famous in this band I was in, I could see why people think the things that they do and I was chosen to help them...etc. During my depressions I had equally disturbed delusions; I had cancer, everything was my fault, everything was dirty and the world was getting more and more contaminated, I was keeping myself alive consciously by making my heart work and breathing for fear of death...etc.
What do you mean by type 2 behavior Cadno?
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« Reply #4 on: August 26, 2010, 09:13:07 PM » |
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I can get a lot of hypo's as opposed to hypers.
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« Reply #5 on: August 27, 2010, 10:13:38 AM » |
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I'm Type 1 and I think that if you are always manic, or get mania way more often than depression, then you are type 1....and psychosis and hallucinations are a classic type 1 symptom. I'm a classic BP1 maniac...they[Docs] say it's very hard to treat. www.about.com is a great place to learn about the different types of BP...it's very informative and easy to understand. The site is about everything....you can get lost there just looking shit up that interests you. |
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« Reply #6 on: August 28, 2010, 10:16:28 PM » |
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I can get a lot of hypo's as opposed to hypers.
That happens in BP1, some people get them a lot even...but all it takes is one full blown mania to be BP1...even if you haven't had one in a while, it can happen again. I think I am a classic BP1 maniac as well...My doc says its harder to treat the depression than the mania. But so far I haven't had one singe depression since starting lithium...last november I started to get that way but after raising the dose to 1200mg, it kicked that aside! I have had 2 relapses this year, euphoric mania, then dysphoric mania (yay)...now what. |
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« Reply #7 on: August 29, 2010, 09:47:48 PM » |
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Never got an actual number. As far as I know the diagnosis is still BP NOS (not otherwise specified). I think BP 2 has been talked about more than anything but I find myself just questioning the BP diagnosis entirely. I think I know that it's accurate but i am curious to know exactly what category I fit in. I don't think I'm too extreme as in BP1 but when I'm in a good mood I definitely think I can do anything. I could become a famous author or I should be doing more with my life. The "more" I''m talking about is usually "saving" people from something, somehow doing something big for the community and I totally feel like it's my responsibility to do it. When I'm down I always think that I'm worthless and that everything, even things that have nothing to do with me, are my fault. Anyway, I guess I'll just be curious for a while longer.
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« Reply #8 on: August 29, 2010, 10:33:02 PM » |
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I didnt realize that all it took was one manic episode to be considered bp1 as paz pointed out. I have had at least one and many mixed I just seemed to stay in depression so long it made me question my diagnosis.
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« Reply #9 on: August 30, 2010, 04:15:19 AM » |
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That (hypo's) happens in BP1, some people get them a lot even...but all it takes is one full blown mania to be BP1...even if you haven't had one in a while, it can happen again.
Actually, Hypomania occurs more often in BP2. It's like mania, but more mild. BP1 usually experience straight mania. Although, both can both get hypo's and manic |
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« Reply #10 on: August 30, 2010, 02:06:34 PM » |
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Sorry if this is a dumb question but what is the difference between mania and full blown mania? What is full blown mania?
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« Reply #11 on: August 30, 2010, 02:46:52 PM » |
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full blown manic is just my description. there is no real term. My idea of "full blown manic" - I had a friend, who is not my friend anymore because she was delusional and thought that I slept with her husband who lived several states away. He was my boss. Long story, but to my point... she had not slept for several days, her husband came home and found her naked, crouched up on her dresser like a gargoyle. That is what I call full blown manic.I mean she was the epitome of insane, seriously; there are many more scenarios I can share with you. Another example; Missing sleep for days then going out and spending several thousands of dollars that you don't have then picking up a stranger to have sex with, that is what I call full blown manic. Others probably have different ideas of what full blown manic is.
What I was trying to get at, was that being hypo manic and manic are two different things.... not by much, but there is a difference. Hypo mania is what I get. I call it being manic when I should technically call it being hypo manic. Hypo manic is mania but not "full blown mania". Dictionary.com says hypomania is "mania with low intensity" which is really all I was trying to describe... LOL
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« Reply #12 on: August 30, 2010, 03:00:02 PM » |
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Oh okay...  i get it. Okay so i've definitely been manic...lately i've been hypo and mixed...but a few months ago?...smh. Thats why i'm so afraid to get off my meds or take anti depressants. |
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« Reply #13 on: August 31, 2010, 04:04:59 PM » |
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I'm starting to really wonder which type i am. I haven't had serious hallucinations but i do sense ppl are around me when they aren't. I can become a bit delusional. When i start believing somebody is out for my soul...i get like that. I was truly manic for months since like october of last year and for the past couple of days i feel like my skin is made of lead. And sad and irritated. Not fun.
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