So a few days ago, I found out from my therapist that I might be bipolar (apparently going 3 days with no sleep is a little alarming…) and she told me that a psychologist will have to evaluate me to get a correct diagnosis. I was wondering what will happen in the evaluation. I am a teenager. Thanks!

I think I have an eating disorder…again. I use to be anorexic before I got pregnant with my daughter. I used ephedera diet pills, I rarely ate, and when I did I’d take laxatives to get it out of my system asap, and I’d spit out food. When I got pregnant I let go and ate what I wanted. After I had her I lost most of the pregnancy weight and started getting too skinny again, so I tried gaining a few pounds by adding a few calories everyday. But now I’m eating like crazy, in secret and in large amounts, and I’m taking the diet pills and laxatives again to try to counter act my binges, but it’s not really working this time. I’m wondering if anyone’s gone through similar situations at all, and could offer some good advice. I use to be so disciplined with my diet and exercise life style now I feel I’m out of control. I can go maybe a few days eating right and exercising, but most days I’m stuffing my face with food and pills.
In reponse to the JERK’s reply below. My daughter is very healthy and is only 8 months old, she has no comprehension of my "sickness". I grew up with a Marine Corps mother, she has always been in awesome shape. I have a problem and I’m admitting it, I don’t need a-hole like you telling me I’m messed up and I’m going to ruin my childs life, I love my daughter more than anything in the world and would never let her treat her body like I do mine, that’s why I want and need help with my eating problem before she understands what body image is so she can grow up with a health perspective and not trying to be so skinny all the time.

Also I wanted to add I am about 135lbs, and about 5’5 so I’m at a healthy weight for my height and age, so it’s not like I’m 250lbs and stuffing my face to 300lbs, I think part of my mind wants to see my body back at 105lbs and the other part of my mind is telling me it’s a real bad idea, I just can’t find a middle ground…
I’m DON’T throw up my food, I’ve never done that, I’m not Bul.
I do not have a husband, anymore, I think some of my issue is stress I’m going through an ugly divorce…It’s still not healthy, I understand that.

I started working out a two weeks ago and a few days later a started having heart palpitations. I have little to no caffeine and smoke two, maybe three cigarettes a day. I’m trying to find a way to calm myself when they happen as they panic me quite a bit. Doctor is not an option. No health insurance. Any help would be much appreciated.

Looking for an in-patient or out-patient program to help manage anxiety and avert a potential nervous breakdown. Feeling is that getting away and focused on help for a few days will help. Looking for someplace in the NJ, NY, CT, PA, VT, MA area.

When i go out with friends I always feel nervous and have a drink to relax. I feel great and confident after on the evening, but makes me feel depressed and anxious for the next few days. Booze doesnt seem to make other people as anxious the next day. how can i drink and still feel okay for the next few days?

In a few days I’m going for an evaluation at the hospital for an eating disorder. What types of tests would they do? All I know is that they are going to also be doing alot of tests on my physical health. Also, what else should I be expecting? I’m only 15 years old so I’m not sure what to expect. Thanks in advance!

I have had depression/anxiety as long as I can remember. I’m now 27, just lost a job on the first day because I kept having panic attacks, and have now sunk into a deep depression. I have an appointment with a therapist in a few days and my other doctor has put me on Wellbutrin (on top of xanax and zoloft). I need some more support. Does anyone know any good websites?

And when I ask this, I mean when you get obsessed with stupid meaningless things such as shampoo, soap, types of teabags, etc. You get completely obsessed with them, buy tons of them when you do NOT need it, and then a few days later you get tired of it. And its only with little pointless things. What is this and why does it happen?

I have bipolar disorder and think a breakdown is on the way. I was out of town for 2 wks and since i’ve been back i haven’t left the house or talked to any of my friends. I have left my cell phone off and ignored the world for the past 6 days. I even quit smoking for no apparent reason…just haven’t felt like it. I am with my parents now, but i’m 30 & they are driving me nuts. I am not, nor never have been suicidal. I just want to sleep for the rest of my life. Is this a nervous breakdown, and should I go to the hospital or wait until my dr.’s appt on Wed.? I have been having an anxiety attack for the past few days and my chest is tight. I don’t know what to do anymore.

Ok, well me & my boyfriend had sex saturday. It was our first time, and it was only like 5 minutes. He used a condom i am on birth control, and he never even "came" or whatever. Well i was supposed to start my period the next weekend, but didn’t. I am now stressing terribly. I really dont think i am pregnant, but could having sex make it late? or all this stressing. I have a stress headache EVERY day. I had a few cramps, and its just been a few days. But i am really worried, and I dont need stupid answers saying omggg youre pregnant, i need an educational response. i am scared and i don’t know what is causing it to be late or whatever. I think i am worrying too much?
thank you to everyone who has answered.
this has calmed me down dramatically!

My husband has borderline personality disorder and now it is believed he has rad…reactive attachment disorder, as well. I looked up the symptoms and believe there may be reason for concern especially since he lacks understanding of cause and affect as well as having a lack of empathy for others. For example, when our youngest was two, he grabbed a butcher knife I had left on the counter, I know…that was stupid…My husband saw him take it and run off with it. All he did about it was say, "Well, you’ll learn to put things away when he stabs someone or falls on it and dies." I yelled, "grab it from him." He responded, "You get it, you are the one who left it out…." I can’t understand that behavior. Our other older children couldn’t understand it either. It was obvious to all of us that the risk of the baby’s getting injured meant nothing to him so much as the fact that "I" was the one who had made a mistake. How dangerous is he? Could he kill us in our sleep? Shoot us?
My husband has all the symptoms listed under borderline personality disorder, but really has every symptom of RAD Reactive Attachment disorder….The story I shared is an example that he will go to any extent to prove he is not at fault and that you are. He is not lazy, in fact he is very hyper. He doesn’t care what the outcome of his actions or inaction is. He flies into a rage and is not rational when he does. This is what led me to fear for my family. He decides at the drop of a hat that I am against him and that the kids are against him….he may get over it in a few days, weeks, or minutes. No one ever knows what he will do or when. He is like living with a live bomb that will explode you just don’t know when. He is verbally, emotionally abusive. On my way to have heart surgery he said, "So, you might die, everyone is going to so get over it." "Think about me, I have to work and take care of the kids for two whole weeks." I don’t have the space for all of his quirks….

The doctor said to take it right before bed each night, but that varies between 10pm and 1am depending on the day of the week and how much homework I have. Does it matter? Does taking it at night reduce the effectiveness of it the next day compared to taking it in the morning?
Also I’ve been extremely tired during the day after I take it. Since I’m in school this is really frustrating; will it be like this forever? I’ve only been on it for a few days.

Is it possible to start feeling a chance within just a few days?
*change, not chance. My apologies. :]

I am 33 and in very good health.
I workout and eat right.
My blood pressure has always been on the low side.
I have just been through a very stressful time in my life and all of a sudden my blood pressure has gone up to between 135 over 92 to 148 over 109 / I have checked it at different times over the past few days after having a nurse tell me it was to high durring a life insurance exam. Can stress do this?

Ok here’s my story, Im 19 years old and have suffered from panic and anxiety disorders since i was 5 years old. They went away when i was about 10, then all of a sudden they come back a few days before my 19th b-day. They starting to interfere with my daily activities i cant even leave the house. I really need something to help this.
I always feel i have some sort of health issue. If i get a cold i think its a deadly disease. Is there anyway to stop this. I alway feel short of breath.
The funny thing about me is im an out going athletic guy who actually served in the army with no panic atacks untill a few months back.