Or stress? I know manic-depressives, myself included, who will become manic or depressed if under a lot of stress.

But if it’s truly chemical, shouldn’t episodes come and go independent of external stimuli?

My 20 year old son was recently diagnosed Bipolar 1. A few weeks ago the doctors say it appears he experienced a hypomanic episode. During the past week he has been aggressive (not physically) and snappy at anything and everything. Probably sounds terrible though he looks at me like he wants to kill me. I have to choose my words carefully. This is the first time he’s ever behaved this way as he’s usually very quiet and pleasant. Is this part of Bipolar moods or could it be something else like medication or stress. Thanks.

Hi, I have my first driving test on Thursday and am feeling increasingly anxious. Has anyone got any tips on how they managed the nerves on the day. I know some stress is ok but too much can stop your brain working and I am afraid from how I feel even thinking about it I will fall into that category.
All help or advice gratefully received.

My mom is bipolar, its a very mild case. Her symptoms/episodes come and go every 2-3 years. Im starting to see symptoms and she’s acting weird but its not fully developed yet. She hasnt been sleeping very much lately and i know this is adding stress. She also does not take her medicine. How can i stop this episode before it begins? Do you think me giving her medicine and some sleeping pills might help? What should i do, im only 15 and I am very scared, Please help me.

I’ve had a history of being worried about a future break up, even when things are going well. I have thoughts about how things will end and try to prepare myself. This leads to bad things: not focusing on how great things are going, being insecure and feeling anxious, etc.

Is there a way I can just breathe and appreciate what I have? If a relationship is going to end, it will end. My stress is not going to change that…

I’m planning to overcome my shyness. Each day I set small goal for myself such as talking to the cashier when I’m buying coffee. I don’t really enjoy this. I feel like this is like a homework assignment. I feel a little stress and unhappy. Is this how stepping out of comfort zone feel like? About how long would the feeling of stress goes away? a month? a year? and how can I make this process more enjoyable?
Thanks

Ok so just awhile ago in school, I’ve had 2 panic attacks. The second was really horrible because my throat felt so numb i thought it was growing bigger. My panic attacks just started about 2 months ago..i know that there’s nothing wrong..but deep down i always feel like i’m gonna die or get a seizure, or hyperventilate. I take xanax whenever i have it..but are there other ways to help me cope with the stress and panic attacks? I try not to keep thinking of negative thoughts but they always come up in my mind…any tips to relax?

I thought I had obsessive compulsive disorder but it turns out to be OCPD. I expect to much from my girlfriend friends and family and I want it to stop especially for my girlfriend. I know Im putting a lot of stress on her and pushing her away and I want to stop. She has put up with it for 5 months now and I know she loves me for dealing with me. Its going to be hard for me to stop because she doesnt make it easy with some of the things she does but I need to get my problem out of the way so I can rationally deal with our problems. Thank You.
No drugs, self help only

Jobs that can be beneficial for the coping and treatment of OCD? Jobs that dont cause the sufferer to feel so obsessed and compulsive about their job but still require a minimum BS or BA degree and are not dead end jobs?
I forgot to add stressful to the list, jobs that dont cause too much obsessions, compulsion and stress to occurr on a daily basis.
Jobs that also have coping mechanisms to the illness.

I am hoping to expand my family, I have one child and would love to have a couple more. The problem is that I have been taking Paxil Cr and Klonopin to treat my anxiety (I’m not talking stress, I have a diagnosed anxiety disorder) Is there any one out there who has taken any kind of anxiety medication during pregnancy or know of anxiety medication that is considered safe during pregnancy. I went off the paxil and klonopin when I was pregnant with my son and it was unable to function. I have a 3 year old at this point and I have to be stable for him so not treating my anxiety really isn’t an option. I see a therapist, but I only fully feel good when I am on anti-anxiety medication. Thanks in advance for any responses

I have met a couple of people who have had nervous breakdowns. They were all women but I’m sure men have them too. I was wondering what happens leading up to and during the breakdown? I’ve been undergoing a lot of stress recently and when I get home and lay down my mind is racing and my thoughts jumbled. I also can’t sleep so I wonder then if I’m having a breakdown.

To those out there who are Doctors or who may have had a nervous breakdown before- what happens?

What do they do with the women that go through a Nervous breakdown ? Especially if it’s caused by being forced to marry someone that she doesn’t know , I mean the stress from that alone could cause her to lose it .

help! i am so stressed! what can i do?
tell me if u need a schedule to see how stressed i am.
but what can i do for stress?

help! i am so stressed! what can i do?
tell me if u need a schedule to see how stressed i am.
but what can i do for stress?

why are boards nailed diagonally in the corners of wooden gate makes…i know they are so that the gate is stronger and prevents a gate/bridge from changing its shape under stress…but what about the boards being nailed diaganolly makes it effective?

..this is a question that was brought up during my honors geo trig class today…………………jw =]