Bipolar help

I'm also new here. I'd like to know if anyone has a family member with bipolar, and feels they might have the same condition? Like a brother or sister?

Also I was wondering if bipolar is always a low depressive mood followed by a high, happy and elevated mood?

I seem to be either depressed and feeling low or extremely agitated and excitable..... But never happy! I have OCD but this is something else.

Can anyone relate?

[spykey Ambassador]

Hi Kazza28

I am really sorry you haven't had a Welcome or reply to your post!

So now I Wish you A Very Warm Welcome & a Big Hug!

I am not an expert on Bipolar as it's not a condition I don't have! But I know there are others on the forum who have greater knowledge & experience & will now hopefully reply to you!

Take Lots of Care. spykey🤗🤗

[Ibanana]

I think I'm bipolar, not been diagnosed but it's definitely getting worse.

What would u like to know? Ask away and I'll give u what I feel and experience 🙃

[Ibanana in reply to Ibanana]

I think I'm rapid cycling bipolar type 1

[Teresa_K_S]

Hi Im new to this forum so replying a year later to your post. Your symptoms are classic of bipolar. I also struggle as you do with highs always follwed by lows. I do have days inbetween afterwards feeling on an even keel. Bipolar does vary from person to person. I tend to suffer more lows than highs but my symptom are generally well managed with meds and lifestyle. I say well managed but I still suffer the meds ect just seem to smooth things out a little. My main symptoms are :-

High - insomnia, high energy, irritability (especially low tolerance to noise) racing thoughts, impulsiveness

Low - low mood, uncontrollable tearfulness, lethargy, anxiety, no appetite

My family also find it hard to cope with my illness and mood swings

Hope this helps