What are some disorders or diseases that have similar symptoms to bipolar disorder? (in teens)?
Thursday, August 12th, 2010 at
8:38 am
Like, what are some disorders that you could have if you have extreme mood swings extremely often and for no apparent reason and you sleep a lot more or a lot less than usual etc. besides being bipolar.
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um that could happen if your anorexic…~xoxo ally*
puberty
depression
anxiety
go talk to a counselor at school or make an appointment with someone outside of school. you don’t have to live with these problems
go to a church and talk to a pastor or the church counselors they can help you too
xoxoxo
hope i helped
Sometimes, it’s just the hormones and being a teenager. Go to the dr. for blood tests.
I have had anxiety since HS and those were some of my symptoms. I also have endometriosis and being moody is a side effect of that too. Also, you are going through a lot of changes in hormone levels so this could account for the mood swings. See a doc if you feel like the symptoms are really bad. Here are some symptoms of bipolar disorder:
Signs and symptoms of mania (or a manic episode) include:
Increased energy, activity, and restlessness
Excessively “high,” overly good, euphoric mood
Extreme irritability
Racing thoughts and talking very fast, jumping from one idea to another
Distractibility, can’t concentrate well
Little sleep needed
Unrealistic beliefs in one’s abilities and powers
Poor judgment
Spending sprees
A lasting period of behavior that is different from usual
Increased sexual drive
Abuse of drugs, particularly cocaine, alcohol, and sleeping medications
Provocative, intrusive, or aggressive behavior
Denial that anything is wrong
Signs and symptoms of depression (or a depressive episode) include:
Lasting sad, anxious, or empty mood
Feelings of hopelessness or pessimism
Feelings of guilt, worthlessness, or helplessness
Loss of interest or pleasure in activities once enjoyed, including sex
Decreased energy, a feeling of fatigue or of being “slowed down”
Difficulty concentrating, remembering, making decisions
Restlessness or irritability
Sleeping too much, or can’t sleep
Change in appetite and/or unintended weight loss or gain
Chronic pain or other persistent bodily symptoms that are not caused by physical illness or injury
Thoughts of death or suicide, or suicide attempts
Lots of them.
ADHD
ADD
OCD
Post Traumatic Stress Disorder
PMS
Normal teen hormones
Oppositional Defiance Disorder
Boarder Line Personality Disorder
Thyroid Problems
Insuline Resistance
Diabetes
Depression
Substance Abuse
Pain killer side effects from a physical injury
boredom
That is all I got of the top of my head, hope that helps.
(NOTE-NO ANSWER HERE SHOULD REPLACE THE QUALIFIED DIAGNOSIS OF A RUPUTABLE DOCTOR)