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Q: Feeling Childish?
asked by: Mints_MeatPie on December 8th, 2005
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I don't know how to explain it much better than that. I've sort of suspected i'm bi-polar for a while but i'm afraid i'm just being a hypochondriac. I've told my therapist about my suspicions, but she told me it doesn't mean i'm bi-polar it means i'm just confused.

I've taken lots of internet survey thingies and they all say I should get checked out for bi-polar disorder.

Anyway, i've noticed that I feel and act very childish after i've had a low episode. Like i'll be suicidal and depressed and the next morning want the toys out of the cereal box. It's sort of refreshing but disturbing at the same time. This last time, I felt so childish and had just gotten back from the dentist that mom bought me a barbie doll. Now that I think about it i'm like, "what?!" but there it is, up in my dresser drawer. I also got a coloring book that same day.

My mom thinks it's a sign of "cycling" but I don't know. There doesn't seem to be a pattern so far (i've marked the past 2 or 3 weeks on my calendar).

My question is sort of, "does anybody else experience this?"
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marylou001
replied on December 22nd, 2005
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Hi!

I don't necesarily want barbie dolls or toys. But I do like to color and most of the time act like a childish brat. I don't consider myself a brat b/c I can't control my emotions. I scream at my husband and like a child just cry and cry when my feelings are hurt or I am upset.

I think everyone with bipolar experiences different things. We all have ways of dealing and that might be your way of dealing. If it makes you happy i'd say go for it! Wanting toys are not really a bad thing. Think of guy always wanting video games those things are considered "toys".

Even if one doctor says you are not bipolar I would suggest getting a second opinion or three. Hehe

hope this helps!
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Mints_MeatPie
replied on December 22nd, 2005
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Thanks for answering. That's helpful.
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