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Q: Bipolar disorder and mental issues

asked by: DoctorQuestion on May 2nd, 2009

Hello, I am a 14 year old girl. I've been a consistant cutter for the last 2 years. I've also tried burning and hairpulling and scratching. I receive the most contentment from cutting and scratching. I scratch words into my legs.
I've noticed, though, that as I've been recently cutting, I get this panicky feeling in my chest, and I can't stop it.
I tried to commit suicide 3 times before, by 1. trying to get hit by a car 2. overdose 3. drowning... And most recently (April 27th, 2009), by an overdose and filling up the bathtub with water...
I don't even know why I am still here.
Is it possible that I have BPD?

Thank you for any help you can offer.

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Dr. Goce Aleksovski , MD

replied on May 4th, 2009

Bipolar Disorder Answer A6505

In general, it takes a longer period of evaluation to confirm or rule out bipolar disorder. However, it seems probable that the symptoms you reported are highly likely related to mental issues, most probably treatable with medications.

Therefore, you might want to visit a psychiatrist for adequate medications, if the counseling therapy is not effective enough.

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