So I'm pretty sure I have Bipolar.

[LostAndConfused]

I was discussing with one of my good friends why I wasn't scoring with chicks, and how come the good social proof I thought I had wasn't helping me with chicks at my school. Mainly the stuff in this thread:

http://www.sosuave.net/forum/showthread.php?t=137044

We started talking about my moods and stuff and how I act differently, and he suggested that I might be bipolar. And after reading articles on wikipedia about it, I'm fairly sure I've got this mental disorder, specifically, bipolar II:

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bipolar_II

I'm pretty convinced because I have both the "high energy" (hypomanic) moods and the almost-suicidal "depressive" moods (they call it manic-depressive disorder for this). Sometimes I'm the *center* of attention, usually at social things when I'm feeling good about myself I laugh alot, I make fun of alot of people (in a joking way I think, just for fun), and I'm pretty loud. Plus it explains why even though alot of people think I have game I really don't have anything to show for it.

Other times my confidence gets dangerously low and its almost necessary for me to vibe....listening to eminem and dmx (em raps about emotional problems so I can relate to his rhymes) helps me not be over the edge.


Anyways my question is, what do you think I should do? Will I ever be able to score ANY decent looking chick?

 

[reset]

You're also 17. That's kind of what it's like dude. Don't be so quick to label yourself with a disorder. That age SUCKS (for many people). Mixed in with pockets of fun and excitement.

 

[KontrollerX]

Yeah reset is right you could just be feeling this way since you're 17 though if you're really worried about it get checked out by a professional as self diagnosis is never recommended since neither your friend or you are a professional.

You can suggest to the doc though what you think you might have so he can rule it out or confirm it.

 

[reset]

You're right at the age where the beliefs you have about yourself can stay with you for a LONG time. Everyone thinks they have a disorder these days. Some do. Most don't. Ask most people if they want to go back and re-experience their adolescence and they'd say "oh HELL no!"

Except, I probably don't UNDERSTAND what you're going through I just don't GET IT (lol, couldn't pass that up).

 

[LostAndConfused]

Haha

I know about those hormonal moodswings though, I've got a sister...she's been there done that lol. I'm gonna go get some professional advice though to verify it as my problem, but I've got some pretty good evidence of it.

But yeah man, I know self-diagnosis is bad, as alot of socially inept people blame it on having aspergers syndrome or other mild social problems. I'm gonna try not to do that, but I've gotten social adept enough that its weird that I haven't been able to develop good relationships....not just with females. I make friends extremely fast. I lose them even faster.

 

[I.A.F.Y.B.]

In high school I use to think I had depression. Sometimes I just hated my life and didn't give a fvck about what I did and blah blah blah. Anyways, the problem is just within yourself and your mind. Put yourself/mind in check and think positive and all the other good stuff and you will be fine.

 

[The Deacon]

I got diagnosed with type I after a few years of getting misdiagnosed with other mood disorders (like major depression). The treatment I'm getting seems to stop the mood swings, so I guess I am Bipolar Type I. It's kind of a weird feeling to know you've been bipolar when you used to make fun of people with bipolar disorder. Karma is a b*tch.

Don't rely on your own diagnosis. Tell a psychiatrist a detailed report of what you've been feeling and get a second opinion. If the two opinions match up, well, you can be pretty confident that you have a mood disorder. Make sure you don't tell the doctor your own diagnosis, just tell him what's been going on.

 

[DrD77]

i think i have this too then. because sometimes i am extremely energetic and talk about WHATEVER comes to mind. then sometimes i get in this huge depressive state where i feel nothing will ever change for me (like getting a girlfriend or making more friends).

 

[LostAndConfused]

Haha well I've made fun of certain people with similar illnesses but never bipolar....I think it runs in my family (mothers side specifically) because one of my older cousins (who I'm pretty fond of) had bipolar REALLY bad and he got taken away by the guys in white...he had been in jail before that. Unfortunately the crap runs in my family, grandfather was schizo and many relatives have various forms of mental illness. A curse, I guess. Yeah, I know I can't rely on my own diagnosis so that's why I'm actually going to a psychiatrist soon....

Deacon if you don't mind me asking, what treatments are you using, and how do you work your game (besides not letting your confidence drop because of it)?

 

[Nygard]

You're not bipollar until an expert tells you so. If you think you might be bipollar, consult a psychiatrist because it's something serious. You might kill yourself in the depression phase.

It's amazing how many people think they're bipolar because their mood changes easily. I hope you really arent, for your well being.

 

[Bible_Belt]

If you are, then enjoy the ride. It's like being on a performance-enhancing drug when you are up - you just have to be able to manage the down time and also control your rage if you get bad fits of anger.