Posted by laurah952 on June 27, 2013, at 20:50:37
In reply to Re: 14yo daughter - bi-polar, not MDD - new info HELP, posted by poser938 on June 27, 2013, at 19:36:12
> What is the difference in the mood swings of experiencing the hormonal changes of puberty, and being bipolar?
I suppose normal hormonal changes wouldn't include such an intense obsession with suicide, extreme insomnia, loss of interest in all formerly loved activities, laying in bed for days on end, obsessive self mutilation, and more. I don't think it's normal to cycle through feelings of happiness and sadness (to be general) all day long, every day.I absolutely hope that hormone fluctuation has exacerbated these symptoms, as that would mean relief once she's older. We'll be looking at all possible physical disorders, imbalances, deficiencies - anything that might be making this worse. (or perhaps causing it) Unfortunately, mental disorder runs rampant in my family, including my own bi-polarity, depression, panic disorder. I do pray that she "grows out of this".
- Laura
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