Warning Signs of Bipolar Disorder

[Person_of_Interest]

Depression and Mania Symptoms

1. Depression: Suicidal Thoughts
2. Mania: Racing Thoughts
3. Depression: Loss Of Interest In Social Activities
4. Mania: Inflated Ego
5. Depression: Feelings of Guilt
6. Mania: Overspending
7. Depression: Low Energy
8. Mania: Impulsiveness
9. Depression: Angry For No Reason
10. Mania: Increased Sexual Drive

If you know someone who bipolar, please try help them

[liminal]

Can I ask are you referring to 1 or 2

Can you please provide greater context to this post

Are you for instance diagnosed or your concerned generally with the health of people on this forum

[murphy]

Hope you arent trivialising a serious condition, by posting this on a punters forum.
Anyone with mental health issues should see a GP. Punters on this forum are unable to help, apart from referring them to a GP

[hornedone]

Sexing hot young babes generally overcomes depression

[clancom]

Should really see a doctor mate

[Forward Must Hang]

Anyone with mental health issues should see a GP. Punters on this forum are unable to help, apart from referring them to a GP

^This.

I don't know the context or purpose of the OPs post, but taking it at face value - these are the symptoms of bipolar disorder and iff anyone needs that support, do help them.

A lot of people are concerned about the "RUOk" message because they don't know what to do when the answer comes back as "No, I'm not okay". Nobody wants to give the wrong advice and make things worse.

The best strategy for supporting someone who is diagnosed with bipolar or depression is:

1. Hear them out, let them talk.
2. Be supportive and not dismissive.
3. Let them know you have their back.
4. Get them to a GP. The GP can diagnose anti-depressants* and also refer them to other specialists.
5. Make sure they go to the GP. Hell, go with them and wait in the waiting room for when they come out. If they are prescribed medication, get the prescription filled with them.
6. Follow up with them.

*There can be a stigma around anti-depressants. They are helpful, but everyone is different and will have different success and different reactions, if any. There is a lot to be said for things like cognitive behavioural therapy, and I won't rule out any treatment that helps. Things with CBT is it is long term strategy. If you are on the edge then you need "a quick fix" then medication is a good place to start.

Get yourself to a GP and be honest with them. Feel free to seek a second opinion if you have concerns. Don't let the black dog win.

[wilisno]

^This.

I don't know the context or purpose of the OPs post, but taking it at face value - these are the symptoms of bipolar disorder and iff anyone needs that support, do help them.

A lot of people are concerned about the "RUOk" message because they don't know what to do when the answer comes back as "No, I'm not okay". Nobody wants to give the wrong advice and make things worse.

The best strategy for supporting someone who is diagnosed with bipolar or depression is:

1. Hear them out, let them talk.
2. Be supportive and not dismissive.
3. Let them know you have their back.
4. Get them to a GP. The GP can diagnose anti-depressants* and also refer them to other specialists.
5. Make sure they go to the GP. Hell, go with them and wait in the waiting room for when they come out. If they are prescribed medication, get the prescription filled with them.
6. Follow up with them.

*There can be a stigma around anti-depressants. They are helpful, but everyone is different and will have different success and different reactions, if any. There is a lot to be said for things like cognitive behavioural therapy, and I won't rule out any treatment that helps. Things with CBT is it is long term strategy. If you are on the edge then you need "a quick fix" then medication is a good place to start.

Get yourself to a GP and be honest with them. Feel free to seek a second opinion if you have concerns. Don't let the black dog win.
If a guy knows he has Bipolar Disorder, he must have seen the GP or Specialist already, advise him to stick to the treatment and medication is a better option.

[liminal]

An aspect of someone suffering from a mental health issue , whether it be depression, bipolar or other can be adherence to medication..

some individuals are going to be better able to adhere to regular maintained use of meds.

However there are many also who opt to not, seeking a medicated free brain. Stephen Fry has written so well on this.

Exercise is in addition to any of the above can be deeply beneficial as is the issue of sleep in managing the persons health.

Irrespective of OP’s motivation interest

Good to see mental health been discussed.

[Forward Must Hang]

If a guy knows he has Bipolar Disorder, he must have seen the GP or Specialist already, advise him to stick to the treatment and medication is a better option.

That's good advice too. Telling someone to stick with it and support them on their road to being better. Encouraging them to stay with treatment and be communicative with their GP or specialist.

Not everyone knows they have depression though. Others don't want to admit it. As a society, we need to break that stigma because if you have depression, you have a clinical condition that can be treated.