my moms bi-polar dose any one know if its hereditary?
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It is definitely linked to genetics.  And it can show up WAY BEFORE a person is in their 20s.  I was diagnosed when I was 14.  My paternal aunt has it and there's a long history of mental issues on that side of the family (we think they were bipolar but in terms of years, it's not really an "old" disease so a lot of the people we think had it were just deemed to be "off in the head").  \n\nMy aunt has two daughters, one is 25 and the other is 20, and neither show signs of being bipolar.  My dad isn't but has an anxiety disorder.  I, on the other hand, have it rather severely.  But even though it's considered to be a pretty bad case, I take 1200 mg of Lithium a day and I'm fine.  So if you are diagnosed later in life, and the sooner the better to be honest, it's not the end of the world!  The right doctor who prescribes the right levels of the right medication can make you almost brand new!  I did, however, choose to have my tubes tied so I won't pass the gene along.  It's doubtful my children would have had it but theirs would run a higher risk and I wouldn't wish this on my worst enemy.\n\nI recommend just being aware of what's going on inside your head and if you start noticing different sleeping patterns or behaviors (which is sometimes hard to do in yourself), get to a doctor!  And be patient with your mom - I can't imagine how frustrating this must be for you at times.  She's lucky she has someone who cares enough to find out more information than what her doctor tells you.
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my mother has the same disorder and she doesnt do much of anything but she is an excellent writer. i am bipolar and im in college to become a registered eeg tech among other things...you can do anything you set your mind to. the most importain thing is to accept your illness and understand your capabilities and limitations, with this in mind you can set goals for your self and take small steps...before you can take on something as major as commiting all of your time to school make sure your medicine is working for you, dont stop taking it no matter how good you feel and learn to cope with the down times...worse case scenario if you do have mental issues you can take a break. You can always go back! if you dont know what your interested in just enroll as a liberal arts major for now and take a few classes to find what your interested in you never know what may come from it.
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severe mood swings, hearing voices, seperation from family and friends, newly created fears of the out side world, fits of rage without reason...  there are many different symptom classified by the bi_polar disorder!  It is a severe depression and you should go to the dr and talk to them honestly letting them know what is going on so you can get the help you or the refferred person needs!! It can be dangerous mentall and even suicidal if not treated in a timely manner!!!!  Good Luck!!!!
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if your mom is  sufferring from manic depression then take her to a doc. accompany her in her visit to the docs. give her love and support. be there for her. take her out and enroll her in hobbies or yoga classes or anything she likes to do. always be in a cherry mood.take her to parks and movies. encourage her to socialize. it will pass soon. good luck.
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she's been cleared by Dr's that she's not Manic Depressive or Bi-polar??\n\nI would suggest that she see's a Dr again for a check up things can change.  Everyone gets depressed,but comatose like depression on a regular basis is NOT everyday depression.
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It is tough to have a close family member suffering from an illness and it can be uniquely difficult in the case of mental illness.  My father has had bipolar disorder for much of his life and for a very long time he was not diagnosed.  So, your sister is lucky to be on the road to managing her illness and you should be thankful for that, at least.  Although it will probably take quite a while before she finds a treatment system that works for her (medication, counselling, etc.), you should know that you can still have a close and happy relationship with her.  You should also know that you do not need to worry for her.  You should be concerned for her well-being, of course, but if you feel overly worried or overwhelmed, you should perhaps see a doctor.  Personally, I thought for years that it was normal to worry constantly, but it isn't.  If anxiety is regularly interfering with your life, you should seek some medical guidance of your own.
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I got my calmness and common sense and chewing my lip, from my Dad.\n I got My bouts of depression and Gun-Ho enthusiasm from my Mom.\n Does that make me Bi-Polar?
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Part of the problem with people with untreated bi-polar disorder is that the manic episodes are often so great feeling (lots of energy, creativity, etc.) that they don't WANT treatment. That's if they even recognize it as such. As not only the parent of a child with Bi polar Disorder, but also a patient with it, I understand that, yet I know that the crash that always follows is not worth it...to me.  \n\nWithout the person accepting their problem, regardless of what it is (mental health issue or otherwise), there's no way to get them to seek treatment. \n\nWhile it's good of you to be supportive, there comes a point where self-preservation for you must come first...at least until the person accepts the situations and takes action.  This is especially true if you suffer from depressive symptoms yourself.  I find when I'm around depressed people, my own depression worsens or kicks in. \n\nGood luck in coping with this. I'm sorry I couldn't be of more help.
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It can definatly be genetic. If your parent(s) had one of these cases, it can be inherited, but also environmental factors contribute...stress levels can cause these chemical imbalances too. There are lots of things, if the traits are inherited, you can just be more at risk of developing these habits, and something can go on in your atmosphere that can set off these conditions.
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First that pill does not help bi-polar,she needs something STRONG,lIKE prosack,or paxil,{I know i can,t spell first one right!}Secound you need to stay away from her!Do not let her drive you crazy anymore!Poeple like that,You,ll never be able to help or figer out,They are so self invovled in their own selfish needs that they will never be Honest with their self never mind anyone else!They are miserble,So they want to try to make everybody feel as ugly and mean as them,And they will always be right and never ever amitte that anything was ever their fault!I have a sister like that,{One of five,Sisters},And i had to do the same as you,I wrote her off as not knowing her,BUT i,ll always Love her for being my Blood,But that does not mean I have to like her as a friend!And i have not talked to her in 17 yrs.And i talk to all my other sisters all the time and they all had to do same in end and my brothers and its very sad but true!You need to take care of you1Nobody can help her to she really gets honest with herself and helps herself change!Good Luck and God bless,Hollywood
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its a stress related disorder. the disorder is not genetic but the way ur family reacts to stress & anxiety is.\ntry not to worry abt it too much and channelize your frustration into some thing else more constructive.\ni will be difficult but try.
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I'm a clinical pyschologist and these sound like symptoms of bipolar! Being tested for this is the best way to tell if he has it. When a person is diagnosed for biopolar, there is really nothing one can do to help there negative moods! The best way is to get him tested! Good luck!!
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Schitzophrenia?  Sounds more like there's a mental disorder going on.  It's not uncommon for this to surface in later years even if there's been no prior history.....  If there's no drug or alcohol involvement I would seriously put in a call to her physician first thing tomorrow morning.\n\nI'll keep you in my prayers.  What a tough thing to have to do!  You ARE doing the right thing though. Just remember your mother is not in a state of mind to recognize that but one day she'll appreciate it. The life she's living and experiencing right now can't be a happy one and she may not realize she needs help.  Her quality of life will improve once she gets help and they can find out what's going on.
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No. I'm polar.In fact, I'm bipolar. I'm sorry I can't tell you anything about it, but maybe the link below can.\n\nI hope this is helpful. Good luck.\n\nSincerely,\nTerry \n\nSource(s):\n\nhttp://www.webmd.com/search/search_resul...
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Funny that you should mention losing your mother, because in an article I recently read about causes of bipolar, one that was expressedly listed was "a death in the family". I'm not sure of your age, as that may have something to do with it, but in these situations, see a psychologist, and if you are diagnosed with it (or not), I would get a few other opinions, because it is a major disorder. \n\nNot to call you crazy or any of that, but it's something to be taken very seriously, because it can really effect your life in a strongly negative way if you don't take care of it.\n\nAll people vary, and I don't know your age. For all I know this could be a part of puberty that just had coincidental timing or something of that nature. Surely see someone and do some research, I've included a great site to read up on it.\n\nhttp://bipolar.about.com/cs/bpbasics/a/what_causes_bp.htm
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a lot of people have mental illnesses,their brain has a need to get high ,alcohol, dope, whatever feels up that emptiness,yes it hereditary.proper medicine will get those brain levels backto normal.you no longer feel the need to get high.
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I'm sorry to hear that! all you can do is try and be there for her and help her deal with her problems. but please take this advice don't let her start taking anti depression pills because they wont help her. my mom suffered a nervous breakdown when my father died and she started taking them and now she is completely addicted to them and is convinced that she cant get by without them and now she is a different person (not for the good).