Symptoms Of Unipolar Depression, How Can I Cure Myself?
Q: i am a manic depressive...i don't know what to do or how to deal with
it...i can't go to therapy or whatever...for personal reasons..it's
just not possible..please someone...anyone..tell me some ways of how to
deal with it on my own...how can i boost my own self-esteem, my self
confidence???...i need someone to help me...i hate myself the way i
am...please help...
A:the symptoms may be caused by something
else, don't jump to conclusions too quickly. Especially if this is
something recient and undiagnosed. For example I'm not
manic-depressive, I have chronic insomnia that has steadily worsened
over the years. Not the same as what your going through, but it
does sometimes cause extreme mood swings. (no temper fortunately)
My brother has always had a sharp temper. He's quit drinking becouse
that made it worse and has gradually learned to deal with it.
How do you know for sure you are manic depressive?
To the best of my knowledge there is only one way to get a diagnosis and
that is to see psychiatrist. I was not sure after reading your post
if you have ever seen professional mental health care professionals.
Even you have you should seek other opinions.
According to the NIMH it takes an average of eight years and three
different psychiatrist in order for an accurate diagnosis of Affective
Disorder Bipolar Depression to be made.....the point being that Bipolar
depression is often misdiagnosed.
I would not be in any rush to get labeled, labels have a way of
sticking.
Seek out professional help, put aside any personal beliefs and get help.
If you are manic depressive there are alternatives to way you have been
feeling about yourself and your sense of being overwhelmed...medications
can and do help.
No. It takes this