i have had a traumatic life, i have 3 children with my 2nd i had postnatal depression and at the same time found out my mother was taking drugs which hurt me alot as i needed her and she wasnt there for me, i ended up getting my 2 older children removed from me because i couldent cope i was in a very bad place thats when my symptoms started when i had my 2nd child, i was pregnant with my 3rd when they wer removed i still have the third in my care, she is doing really well etc but social work are trying to have my older 2 freed for adoption this kills me inside as i made mistakes of which i deeply regret and i never did anything to hurt them etc, anyway my symptoms are:-
Mood swings e.g happy or sad then i can instantly snap at someone,
ocd with cleaning, always deppressed and at point i can be really happy like im on top of the world,
running up debts even though i need to pay bills
obssesed with shopping
intense feelings,
thinking way to much into things, trust issues, anxiety, stress, problems getting to sleep as i think to much
always wanting to sleep, overeacting to situations e.g someone not phoning me when they should i get really anxious and annoyed, and stressed etc thank you i also seem to be only happy when im shopping??? these symptoms are ruining my life and i feel as if im pushing my partner away i also feel as if they contributed in my parenting of my oldest children?, i also had postnatal psychosis after my 3rd child where i was dilusional, etc, and in a very bad way, these postnatal deppression things have like ruined my life and nearly ruined it with my 3rd child
What you describe sounds very much like bipolar disorder. Biopolar disorder is the newer name for what used to be called manic depression.
Your doctor can help. The fact that you are getting treatment will demonstrate to the social worker that you are serious about being better.
maybe you are bipolar, best to see a psychiatrist and get on a med that will sort you out, try to avoid the weight gaining ones though
I agree with most other Answerers. You have strong symptoms of bipolar disorder. This is a brain chemistry issues, not a "weakness" in who you are, in the same way that diabetes is a chemistry issue of the pancreas.
You can get treated for these symptoms and your live and your capability to cope with problems with get better and better.
Only a psychiatrist can diagnose bipolar disorder. Diagnosis is your Step one, followed by, Step Two, getting proper treatment. Since this is a chemical problem, we treat it with chemistry, like fighting fire with fire. The medications we have today for bipolar disorder will more than likely GREATLY improve your life.
I hope you get started asap on Steps one and Two ---- a proper diagnosis and proper treatment! it will mean the world to you, I believe.
Okay, this may not be the answer you are looking for, but I have two kids and a history of anxiety/depression, and a very challenging past as well, AND a brain with thoughts that go very fast and work overtime.
Pray. I am not religious, but the only thing that has helped me and my family ( if mom unhappy everyone unhappy) is praying. Really on your knees praying to whomever you believe created the universe, and gave you the choice to be here with these challenges to see if you can grow and love more, or if you succumb to bad thoughts and spread unhappiness. all I can say is pray pray andpray some more from the bottom of your heart.
Ive tried meds, exercise, having lots of money, being poor, being beautiful. The only thing that really works is prayer and love. This would be a good time to start meditation exercises.
I promise.
Do i have bipolar disorder? manic depression mostly?
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