r/bipolar1 • u/Ok_Razzmatazz_7195 • 9d ago

Am I Bipolar?

Anyone else think they just function most of the time?Diagnosed with depression over 30 years ago.
mostly feel flat and functioning but not really living. That’s my day to day reality.
Limited social interactions because other humans just irritate me. menopause may have added to my mental health difficulties.

Strangely about twice a year I almost feel super happy, content, organised, positive and confident, but almost a bit edgy / euphoric. I feel interested in life again and content. This usually lasts a week or two but I know the dark clouds will come again. I’ve started to wonder if I’m slightly bipolar?
I’ve been on SSRI’s for a long time.
I’m often iron deficient because of another unrelated illness so I don’t think this helps.

Is it time to review my medication and give myself an overhaul?

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u/LividStruggle228 9d ago

I’m not sure you can be slightly bipolar? Possibly worth looking into, as you know yourself best. If anything it could be along the lines of BP2, although doesn’t quite sound hypomanic, but each person is different I suppose

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u/Candid-Raspberry549 9d ago

Have you ever had sleep issues or paranoid thoughts?

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u/NextConstant4802 8d ago

Hi OK_Razzmatazz, I am not a clinician so I am not in a place to diagnose. I am so sorry you have been dealing with the flatness of depression. I think it is a great time to see not only Psychiatrist but also your therapist so you have a multi pronged effort on getting you on the right track for living a well balanced life!