What does being bipolar feel like?

Bi-polar is an mental illness that for some is very confusing. you are unsure of your feelings, your thoughts. one minute you could feel all okay and the next you want to just flip. it is something, that you yourself cannot control.

Been bipolar makes you feel like crazy ,you feel like you can do anything until later you feel like the world is the worst.Sometimes I feel like dying because I feel like I am not worth it in life ,what’s the point leaving here.But later minutes past and I am like soo happy I don’t have any idea how this happen its crazy .Sometimes I feel like I am crazy because I can not control myself and the worst people see me and maybe they think I am crazy.why is soo hard to control my feelings?? I don’t know and I will never know . Sometimes I cry soo much I can not stop and then my mood changes and then I feel soo happy ..yeah and I don’t like anything sometime nothing makes me happy is the worst part .

That depends on the type of bipolar disorder. it can be torment between feeling energetic and lethargic, between times of high risk and times of just hiding in bed. Or it can be a mess of feelings jumbling in to each other and making it hard to pinpoint if what's happening is because of outer sources or because a switch's been flipped over in your brain. It can be very clear and easy to diagnose. Or it can be tough, because it's a mess and hard to see. Either way, it's stressful, sometimes dangerous, and no matter what phase is currently going, it's tiring to stay in control.

Basically, sometimes you're overwhelmingly sad. You have no energy, you sleep all day. Everyone says you're being lazy, and even when you try your hardest to do things you just can't. Then other times you're invincible. Everyone thinks you're charming and funny, and doing seems natural. Suddenly you're convinced you can do anything, and you have the kind of energy that makes others believe it to. Then it's back to being depressed again and all you want is to die, and you hate yourself and everyone else don't understand why you suddenly "stopped trying" and why you have a bad attitude. Typically the depressed periods last for months and the manic one only a couple of weeks. That's my experience at least. I'm sure others have different.

It feels like being locked in your own head. Like your mind is a cage and you can't get out. It's like feeling hopeless and empty. And at other times, useless. Like nothing will get better.

It feels like a hurricane sometimes. I feel like my emotions are in all different directions and i cant controll it. other times its like im completely numb to everything

My bipolar was a roughly 6 week cycle of going from the deepest most hopeless depression through a normal middle time and on into a manic period over and over until I went into remission about 22 years ago. At 67 years old, I am thankfully stable with no manic or (depressed) hopeless episodes but the fear of same is still there occasionally, especially when I get really tired mentally. I am totally blessed but I never take it for granted that I am totally cured.

You have hectic ups and hectic downs. You’re extremely happy for a while then you just plummet into a deep depression. You’re emotions are also all over the place so you might find yourself change moods drastically in as little as a minute.

"Bipolar", Well to be precise, usually people down with this disorder suffers from varied anxiety levels, moodswings, sleeplessness, hallucinations, overthinking, suicidal thoughts (at extreme level) etc. Their is no particular age group for this disorder, people of any age group can suffer from this disorder. Their are many factors which can lead to this disorder, i.e., work pressure, isolation, indifferences in relationships, improper self-care, strive for perfection, improper sleeping hours, domestic abuse or any form of it, lack of appreciation, etc. Well this can be treated by taking proper care of that individual by understanding their level of mindset.

Bipolar makes me feel like I am two entirely different people constantly battling a war in my mind to maintain my life. Half of me stays in bed and away from people and the other half wants to see everyone and never come back home. They pop up unexpectedly so I never know how my day will go.

It feels like you’re mind is racing and you can’t shut it off when you want it to. Also some days it makes you feel like not getting out of bed.

*TriggerWarning* As it's been described by a few people, it's different for everyone. But it mainly follows a kind-of set guideline of moments of mania followed by moments of depression. I say moments because the timing differs for everyone. Some can last for a week some can last for a day and in severe cases, just hours. Mania is basically when the mind and body are very hyper and euphoric with vast amounts of energy. It's usually marked by a feeling of superiority sometimes, anxiety, fidgeting, and inability to sleep. The depression is marked by being very drastic compared to the mania. Usually a person is feeling neglected, worthless, very sad, and it can sometimes be marked by insomnia or over sleeping, binge eating or self starvation, self harm or even just lack of general self care. There are two types of bipolar disorder that are really known. I don't remember very clearly but one is more common than the other as well as one is more severe. I hope this helps.

For me personally, it feels like a rollercoaster you can't get off. Some parts are too fast, some parts are too slow, some parts are scary!! And some parts just feel pretty normal (like being on a train) but all that matters are those who are on it with you

It's inconsistent haha. Seriously though some days I feel down in the dumps and some days I feel on top of the world. One common symptom for me is grandiosity.. I'll get these surges of great ideas and suddenly I'll have the belief that I can change the world with this idea. The grandiosity usually goes hand in hand with impulsivity, which then causes me to act on my grandiose idea, causing me to male bad decisions. Physically I feel my head get warm when I'm manic, and a different kind of sinking warmth when I'm depressed..

I have been diagnosed with bipolar almost 10 years ago. Having bipolar is an illness just as diabetes is an illness. There is a lot of stigma around mental illness and we need to be ambassadors for ourselves and fellow-bipolar diagnosed people that it is nothing to be ashamed of. Someone once told me that having bipolar does not define who you are but is a perfectly manageable illness. Therefore, never say "I AM bipolar" (it is not who you are), rather say "I HAVE bipolar" like you would have told someone you have diabetes (you aren't diabetes). I have read in a book that having bipolar feels like this (and I have experienced it as well): Think of driving a car. You keep your foot steady on the accelerator but the car keeps speeding and you are trying to brake, but the brakes don't work. It doesn't matter what you do, the car will not slow down. Cops start chasing you and your loved ones are yelling at you to slow down. That is normally the mania stage. The opposite, again driving a car and you put pedal to the metal but the car keeps slowing down and nothing you do will make the car go any faster. Eventually other drivers pass you yelling and shouting at you for driving so slow but you cannot help it. This is the depression hitting you. Having bipolar messes up all your emotions and your moods flip faster than a burger on the grill. Normally you don't realise the symptoms until someone close to you like a family member or friend draws your attention to it. Unfortunately we experience feelings we cannot put into words. We feel alone (depressed) and long to go out with friends, yet when they ask we decline to rather stay at home. On the other hand, we feel invincible - like nothing can touch us - and tend to do impulsive things we later come to regret (mania). Having bipolar is difficult but with therapy and medication (yes medication) can help you to "nomalise" these episodes of mania and depression. There are so many medications on the market that it is important to work with your therapist to find the right combination for you as well as the right doses. It takes time, but do not ever give up finding the right medication and dosages. Every human being have their "off" days and happy days but not to the extent that we experience it. Taking medication and going to regular therapy sessions, the illness is managed to, like other people, still have "off" days and happy days but in a fairly normal margin. In conclusion, don't be ashamed, seek professional help, accept support from your family and friends and never say "I Am bipolar" - "we HAVE bipolar". I wrote this from my heart because I HAVE bipolar and I'm not ashamed of it. Yours in recovery, Piekkel ;o)

In my personal experience with being diagnosed with Bipolar I feel as if I am on a roller coaster that never wants to stop. Some days there are good days but the other days are bad, one minute I would feel terrific but then all of the sudden I would feel as if I was drowning in an abyss that's full of depression. Having Bipolar you will have dramatic mood swings for example with me I have times that I'm very hyper, full of energy, I felt like I could do anything if I set my mind to it and then all of the sudden I would be irritable and extremely tired.

Being bipolar without medication feels like being on a runaway train that never makes stops. With medication you still have a few ups and downs but it's not anything like trying to function in society on your own.

Bipolar disorder, formerly called manic depression, is a mental health condition that causes extreme mood swings that include emotional highs (mania or hypomania) and lows (depression). When you become depressed, you may feel sad or hopeless and lose interest or pleasure in most activities. Bipolar disorder is a confusing condition, especially for someone viewing it from the outside. If you have a friend or relative living with bipolar disorder, this person may be reluctant to share how they feel. Because this can make it hard to know how the illness affects them, reading first-hand accounts of other people living with bipolar disorder can help you understand the condition from their perspective.

It feels like you are on top of the world one minute, and the next you come crashing down into depression. The right meds help. But, there may be side effects you have to deal with too. My biggest issue with mine right now is weight gain and feeling a loss of creativity. Still, it beats feeling irritable, angry, depressed, or completely alone. Plus, learning what triggers your moods is a must. Some days, even on meds, bipolar disorder makes me feel exhausted simply because I almost feel like an outsider who has to work extra hard to fit in. Thank God for family and my therapist!

Bipolar feels different to many people, for me it feels like my emotions have voices and when I am feeling manic its like they are screaming and fighting over me. Sometimes I black out because it gets to be too much to handle so my brain has a black out. I usually have a manic episode 1 time a year, but with medication I feel more stable and more in control, I can help better myself and manage my bipolar when I exercise, eat healthy, meditate and more. If you have Bipolar Disorder know you aren't alone or helpless. you can make it through the disorder, if you just believe, its not even a disease its a part of you that makes you beautiful and unique.

It is living in the literal moment. Just focusing now on what do I need to do in order to survive. Wake up, exercise, a good diet, focused work, relationships all done in the moment. Not wanting to remember yesterday. Afraid of tomorrow. Sometimes to happy and sometimes to sad. Feeling on top of the world and then feeling as if the world is on my shoulders. Wanting to be something else and yet not even aware of what else might be. Trying to survive to get through each day by just moving. At times having a great hope. At other times such terrible discouragement.

It feels normal until it suddenly doesn't. Bipolar is unique in that it's really a combination of feelings that happen in a cycle. I'm someone that's far more at home with cycling manic, until it gets out of hand. I like to think of it like I'm water tubing on a lake. Sometimes, you have to lean into the wake so you don't get knocked off. I find that when I'm manic it's easier to lean into and just let myself feel. I feel elevated, like I need to go run for 5 miles just get my head back in order. Sometimes I feel restless, like my spirit is too big for my body and I'm bursting out. It can be scary! When I'm swinging down, I struggle with memory loss and general apathy. I don't become depressed per say but I feel like a massive weight is on my chest, holding me down and stopping me from ever catching my breath.

Being bipolar feels like one minute you could be on top of the world where others can feel happy and then something goes wrong and instead of dampening the day, it ruins it entirely. Your emotions are always to the extreme but people who don't have bipolar may not understand this so when they see us reacting in a way due to our bipolar - many think we are overreacting or being dramatic... But these feelings are real to us. It is difficult but more and more people are being educated on mental health and so the stigma and misunderstandings around bipolar are definitely improving

I have bipolar 1, and it feels like I have uncontrollable emotions at completely random, but triggered times. Sometimes I’m so elated I’m irresponsible, and others I’m so depressed it feels like nothing will ever be okay. These emotions can happen at anytime of my day, on any day. Bipolar makes me who I am, but It is not the only piece of me. You may see cartoons that represent bipolar with a mood swing that moves rapidly between highs and lows, but it’s more like a Merry-go-round of emotions that stops and goes occasionally, but never rapidly swings. I can be depressive for weeks or manic for weeks. But I rarely switch from high to low immediately! Although it does happen.

It feels like this feeling of instability that you cope with for the rest of your life. It's feeling on top of the world and then crashing with no parachute. I try to appreciate the good aspects; my creative mind, my ability to feel empathy, my intelligence, and the fact that I can help others who feel its debilitating at times. The days when you are in the depressive phase of your cycle are the darkest and you never know how long it will last. It can be scary and cause other emotions like anxiety or stress from feeling like you can't please anyone or even do your job, be a parent, or finish the simplest tasks. It is a process and an ongoing education of knowing triggers, patters in when you cycle, and having self-awareness while being brave enough to seek help with you need it.

Being bipolar has not always been easy. It’s like for one second I am doing algebra then I am thinking about what will I eat. It’s like all of my emotions are heightened. It has its pros and cons. When you are happy you are on cloud nine but when you are sad you feel like you can’t breathe when everyone else can. The attacks are the worst part. In my worst one I cut my hair and dyed it but how you deal with it is indeed your choice. For example it was my choice to make bipolar my strength not my weakness!

It feels like one week, you don't need to sleep or eat, you do everything that crosses your mind for even a second, you can do anything. You're on top of the world, nothing can take you down. You don't need reasons to do things, you just do them. Full steam ahead. You are amazing. You are phenomenal. Then the next week, you could not be more depressed. Life hasn't changed between those two weeks, but you have. You feel like a different person. You are worthless, you cannot accomplish anything, you barely have the energy to get out of bed. Having bipolar disorder is like having two different faces that just cover who you really are without your consent. There's you, and there's the song that takes over you. It can be the siren song of triumph, or the swan song of despair. And you're never, ever in control, even when you feel like you are. Every once in a while you have moments where you feel like yourself, and those are precious. It's so hard to figure out who you really are. But in the end, you have to work hard and heal and get help and eventually, if you're lucky, you find yourself.

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Being bipolar is hard, at first. Nobody “gets it”. It is the sensation of a wood chipper being run with no logs. There is an appetite for “content”, but none to feed through, so my mind just gobbles itself up, instead. I love college work. I love difficult learning . Mostly, because it occupies the wood chipper so I can use valuable time and energy to enjoy the day and my relationships. It’s a battle, but most things are. It involves lots of creativity, which I dig, so that part is kind of fun. Directing it all can be a challenge, but that’s half the fun.

Being bipolar means one minute you can be happy and healthy and in a good spot and then all of the sudden everything just flips. You could have thoughts of starting over or moving or something spontaneous that normally wouldn't happen. Being Bipolar is a hard thing to deal with because it often means you are stable mentally or emotionally. Bipolar is a disorder where one day your happy and the next you feel down and depressed and cant get out of bed. It is something that can normally be helped with a licensed therapist or a psychiatrist!