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I think my mom and I have bipolar disorder, what should I do?


I've seen the signs of bipolar disorder in my mom for a long time, and I'm starting to see them in myself. We've both been diagnosed for ADD as well, but I think we should be tested for bipolar disorder and medicated if necessary... but I'm afraid if I mention it to my mom, she'll get mad, or she won't trust me.
I mean, I'm only fourteen, and I'm no doctor, so I really don't really know for sure. But I think we should at least be tested for it. Any ideas on how to approach the situation? Should I talk to my dad about it first? So confused... @_@

The only way to find out is to go to your psychiatrist (and ask your mom to be with you). He/she can figure out what's wrong and if you have it, can put you on medication - which may be a long process before you find the right one, or may not. I find it strange that he/she never noticed other symptoms, unless you haven't been talking much. Source(s): I am bi-polar. If you ever want to e-mail me with questions, please do so.
Go to wikipedia, search for Bipolar, look at the symptoms and compare. Print the page out and confront her. You NEED to see a doctor for help.
Don't tell your mom that you think she is!! If anything, tell her that YOU are feeling down and would like to see a therapist or counselor. Find out more about Bipolar disorder before you self diagnose. Or ask a school counselor??
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Best thing you can do is talk to your doctor. There are different kinds of medications that will help you and you may even need to seek counseling.

My younger brother is bipolar, I know what you are going through just by watching my brother.

Good luck, hang in there
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