What kind of disease is bipolar 2?

[BornToDiee]

My doctor diagnosed me with a moderate depressive episode. I have been taking medication for 23 days, but sometimes I still feel like I came into this world in vain. I constantly want to try new activities. Sometimes I can make irrational decisions and sometimes I believe I can do very difficult things. I run everywhere I go, even though I'm not in a hurry. Afterwards, I feel terrible and useless. Sometimes everything about my life seems ridiculous to me. I get tired of myself because my depressive moods don't go away. And my constant desire to move and do things also bothers me. I don't think the situation I'm in is exactly depression. The doctor told to come a month after the medication ended. I will go to the doctor again in 1 week. I feel sick because the situation I'm in doesn't seem normal to me. And I spend most of my life believing that no one loves me. I think only my lover truly loves me.

[Lynx122]

Well I don't have it but I've heard it's difficult to deal with. I met a bipolar guy once. He was probably in a manic episode and he really wanted to build this bench place to hang out out of palettes. It was quite a nice thing actually but it got removed later because you needed permission to put something on that public land there. I helped him a bit just cause I was in a good mood and I don't know. I always thought at least the manic part should be enjoyable but apparently it's not.

I hope you can find some peace and stability in the future :)

[GoodGuyBreakingBad]

Bipolar II disorder is a mental illness that causes mood cycling between high and low periods, also known as hypomania and depression. Symptoms include:
Hypomania
Euphoria
Crankiness
Exaggerated self-confidence
Rapid, loud speech
Increased energy
Hyperactivity
Less need for sleep
Inflated self-esteem
Increased talkativeness
Racing thoughts
Distracted easily
Increased goal-directed activity
Depression
Feelings of guilt or worthlessness
Loss of interest or pleasure in activities
Low energy and activity
Significant changes in appetite or weight
Restlessness
Sleep disturbances

[GoodGuyBreakingBad]

Thanks for MHO :)

[CupcakeTheDestroyer]

Bipolar, as I understand it, is where you ride a lot of really high highs and a lot of really low lows. There’s not always a perfect medication and it usually takes a few trials with different medicines to find the best fit. My roommate has an anxiety and depressive disorder and she currently takes wellbutrin alongside something else to manage her symptoms. I’m sorry you’re having a rough time of it now but be honest with your doctor about your symptoms and trust that they’re going to help you.

[Anonymous]

This is far too serious to be asking medical advice on a site like this.

[BornToDiee]

I don't want advice. I'm just trying to understand his situation.

[TonyMetal___86]

I was going to ask you if you're in a relationship and in the end you mentioned that you have a lover, well if he truly loves you than what else would you need?

The stigma of i ain't loved by anyone ends here because you already have love in your life and no one is going to be loved by everyone!

[BornToDiee]

You're right, but it makes me feel bad to generally feel unwelcome in spaces where people are present.

[TonyMetal___86]

You have to know that not all the times you're feelings are right!
Don't think like that unless these people truly shows some signs that you're not welcomed

[BornToDiee]

Thank you for sharing your thoughts. I will try to be positive.🌸

[TonyMetal___86]

Always be positive even if people are negative with you so you remain happy, don't care about others, make a filter for yourself, a filter which distinguish the bad people from the good ones, stay with the good ones and when you look at the mirror, smile because you are precious 😊

[BornToDiee]

Thank you very much for your interest and your advice. I will try to interpret life more positively. I will try to spend time with people who are good for me. 😊

[andy530]

It’s a relatively common mood disorder. It responds well to medication and the best course of treatment for it is a combination of medication and psychotherapy. If you have other questions I’m happy to answer what I can

[BornToDiee]

Thank you very much for your interest. It's hard for me to suddenly feel very bad when everything is going well. I have a hard time believing that I can prevent these feelings. How do you think I can best struggle negative emotions?

[andy530]

I would first focus on working with your Dr to get stabilized on medication. This can take time with some folks needing to try multiple medications at multiple dosages before you begin to feel stabilized. While you and your dr are working on this (it could take 6+ months) I would look for a good therapist to meet with weekly to discuss behavioral and cognitive adjustments that can be made to better help you cope while the medication begins taking effect. During your work with a therapist I would focus on mobilizing your support system probably consisting of friends and family so you have people around you who can support you while your moods continue to fluctuate and you continue to deal with the symptoms of the disorder. No one who successfully navigates this kind of diagnosis does it alone, so rely on and reach out to those who love and care about you.

[noohair]

Is your doctor a psychiatrist or psychologist? Never take psych meds form any doctor that is not a psychiatrist. I have seen General doctors give psych meds and cause the patient to go off the rails.

[BornToDiee]

I went to a psychiatrist. The psychiatrist prescribed a drug called wellbutrin. The doctor gave me a low dose of medicine because I am a sensitive person.

[noohair]

Then can make mistakes too. Most bipolars get diagnosed when they go off the rails.

[msc545]

Bipolar 2 is periods of mania interspersed with periods of depressiom. It can e controlled with meds if you take them. The med dose may need adjustment initially and then periodically.

[jahaims]

You are battling mental illness