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Hi I Have Been Made Aware That I Am Hyper

Posted on Sat, 12 Dec 2020

Question: Hi I have been made aware that I am hyper alot. Suffer from depression but a mental health nurse where I work believes I'm bipolar.

Answered by Dr. Heang Chan Raksmey (4 hours later)

Brief Answer:
People with bipolar disorder can feel much happier or much sadder than normal.

Detailed Answer:
Hello and thank you for your question. Hope I can be of help for you today. People with bipolar disorder can feel much happier or much sadder than normal. If you have bipolar disorder, you might feel very happy for many days and then feel very sad. If you have bipolar disorder you need to treat it with medicine. You and your doctor will work together to find the medicine that works best for you. All of the medicines for bipolar disorder affect the brain. They can keep your mood stable and prevent big mood changes, calm your mind, make your sadness go away.

I hope that It can help you, and please let me know if you have any clarification or question about that, and I would be welcome to discuss it with you further. I Hope you have good health.

Best regards,
Dr. Heang Chan Raksmey, General and Family Physician

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Vaishalee Punj

Follow up: Dr. Heang Chan Raksmey (34 hours later)

So my lows are bad to the point im suicidal. Have many scars from self harm. I have been known in the past to take drugs which arnt prescribed with no worry for the health implications. When I'm high I am very over the top happy. I tend to dominate conversations to the point I cant get my words out as my mind races 100miles an hour. I will do things at home or work without the regard for rules or safety. Become very optimistic about everything almost untouchable. I also climb out of my bedroom Window 2nd floor if I cant find the front door key. Hope this gives a bit more clarity

Answered by Dr. Heang Chan Raksmey (14 hours later)

Brief Answer:
I think you should be safe by going to the hospital as soon as possible.

Detailed Answer:
Hello,
Thank you again for your question. You also need to stay in the hospital. When a bipolar disorder mood episode starts, you might be at risk of hurting yourself. You might believe things that are not true. But if you are at the hospital, the doctor can treat these symptoms and keep you safe. In addition, you should see psychotherapy to help you. This involves meeting with a therapist to talk about your feelings, thoughts and life. I think you should be safe by going to the hospital as soon as possible.
Wish you have good health. Let me know if I can assist you further.

Best regards,
Dr. Heang Chan Raksmey, General and Family Physician

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Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Kampana