Both my grandfather and uncle are bipolar, and I was wondering how that would effect the chances of any children I may have with getting the bipolar disorder.
It’s my father’s father, and his brother who is bipolar. My cousin also is bipolar, and we have suspicions that my other uncle is bipolar too (all on my dad’s side). Neither of my parents are bipolar though.

I recently turned 20, and have been suffering with an eating disorder for several years now. I currently am 5’7 and weigh 85lbs. My parents think my low weight is due to a stomach problem. I want to get better, but I don’t want anyone to find out about my problem. Any tips/tricks would be greatly appreciated!

I’ve been wondering this for a while. I know a few people who have almost stopped eating because they’ve become so stressed about certain parts of their life, like their parents separating and things like that.
Is that considered an eating disorder? Or is that just them under too much pressure?

I’m 15 and i dread the thought/ the day that my parents die sometimes daily but normally weekly, it that normal?

I know a girl who has been dieting since she was 13 and still is (she’s probably around 15 now). What are the chances of her getting an eating disorder? I’ve heard that like 86% of girls who diet at that age end up with one, is that true? What statistics do you have/know? I really would like to warn her parents, especially since they see nothing wrong with her behavior. I’m not sure if she’s throwing up in a bathroom or anything like that, but she definately is watching what she is eating, eating foods marked "low carb", keeping track of how many pounds she has lost, and exercises for the benefit of weight loss. Also looks like she could use a vitamin if you know what I mean..
Thanks to all who help.
I’ve noticed she has pale skin (kind of grey), discolored teeth, and she has become very controlling since she started dieting.

I am a 13 year old girl dealing with full blown anxiety, panic attacks, and depression. Is anyone willing to help me out? Can anyone share with me how they dealt with these problems and give me suggestions on how to get better? Thanks!
i suppose i should have added that i have gone to a doctor and a therapist. They all told me to get on meds. That wasn’t going to happen because my parents are strictly against perscription meds. now im kinda stuck because the doctor, therapist, and my family didnt really give me the help i am in need of…. now im trying to face all this alone and… failing miserably…. Oh and not to worry… i dont cut or have suicide thoughts…yet… T-T

Do they tell your parents, and do they shove you in a mental hospital? \
What will happen? I am going to tell the psychiatrist about my cutting and burning, but I just want to be prepare for what they might do…
Or is it no big deal?

I really think i have Obsessive Compulsive Disorder. I feel like i just have to do goofy stuff. i studied this disorder but i never imagined i had it. Like i cant STAND numbers that are multples of 3,4,7 or 9. And even though i win the mesiest room award. Little things like slightly crooked lines make me crazy. I love to read all the time and lately i’ve felt like i HAVE to count how many words are on a page or how many vowels and/or consonents are on that page. And I also get these little ticks where i have to touch my fingers together w/ the exact same pressure. I’m really freaking myself out w/ this (is that even possible?) please help me. Especially if u specialize in this stuff. My teachers think im just getting distracted but i’ve already got ADD and this has never been part of it before (im in the 9th grade). By the way. Do kids w/ OCD know they have OCD like you know mentally ill people don’t know they’re mentally ill.
some1 tell me how to bring this up with my parents b/c im kinda worried that they might not believe me.
I should also mention that no matter how hard i try i cant relax which is why im up @ 12:40 AM

Sometimes i think i am bipolar. i go through constant moodswings. i am happy, then seconds later i am mad, then depressed. I would like to know what the disease is, and what it does.

I am 14.
I used to cut.
I have had suicidal thoughts before.
I don’t know what causes the changes, i am just fine, and then i am mad at my friends for no reason. Then i feel guilty, and then i become depressed.
When i become depressed, i usually stay depressed for about a week.

This has happened about 4 to 5 times since last month.
I have also been having low self esteem for no reason. It seems like people are always mad at me. I sometimes go off on people for no reason.
Also,. i don’t know if this is pointless or not, but i haven’t been sleeping or eating in a while. It is like i am shutting down. I feel like i am crazy. My parents are going to get me checked. But can someone help me understand what it is, and why i have it. (if i do)

This question is for people who have family members, or more specifically children, who have autism. My first child was diagnosed at 2 and I recently had another child (10 days old). I want to get more insight from parents about how they feel about vaccines in regards to autism and whether or not we should put the vaccines shots on hold for younger siblings until they get older.

I am 24.One night I was driving home from work and started thinking about some things that had been stressing me out. All of a sudden my face got really hot and I felt like I was going to pass out.I pulled over and called my mom.I felt as though someone had knocked the wind out of me and it was hard to breath and my hand tensed up and i couldnt open them.My parents came and got me, and helped me calm down,I felt a little weird for the next couple of days but nothing like I had experienced that night.Could this have been a panic or anxiety attack?What is the difference?
I know I have experienced some anxiety…usually after a night of going out and drinking…it would get so bad that I wouldn’t even want to drive.Its hard to explain how I felt…just anxious and worried with really no apparent reason.That was over a yr and a half ago,I have a completely different lifestyle.no drinking at all.It’s strange but sometimes when I eat my face starts to feel hot and i start worrying!

I’m almost 21 years old and have been struggling with an eating disorder since I was 19. I suffer from bulimia and anorexia. My parents and family don’t know and neither do most of my friends. I’m slowly beginning to tell people and I want to tell my boyfriend. I’m afraid he wont understand and think there is something really wrong with me. I have been trying to recover for almost 2 months now but have gone into a really bad relapse. How do I tell him?

I have no idea what i want to do when i graduate from high school. My parents think i would be a good physical therapist. But i don’t know what collages specialize in physcial therapy. And how many years of that schooling you need. And if you need medical school aswell. If you have any info please tell me.

I’ve had binge eating disorder for 3 years now, and I’m done. It’s only getting worse and I need help. Where do I go for help and how much would it cost? Also how do I do this without my parents finding out (I’m 18, going to college in the fall). My parents absolutely can’t know, I’d rather keep living with my disorder than telling them, so please don’t suggest anything of the sort.

my symptoms are anxiet/depression, a tight dizzy feeling in my forehead. My parents are talkign about divorce and I am having to move away from my friends and boyfriend for a job. The thing is, I am having really good dreams every night and I wake up very happy. Is this a chemical imbalance or situational depression?