menopause bipolar disorder
Does anyone else get really irritated by this?
Whenever mention any place or mood swings, a group of people respond, 'bipolar'. Moods and mood changes are normal. Bigger changes during puberty, pregnancy and menopause are normal. The mood changes caused by various medical conditions is normal. Big changes in mood are linked to various mental disorders. The mood swings of the hour, day or week is usually due to a personality disorder (or puberty, pregnancy or menopause). Bipolar is rare. Does anyone else get irritated with the number of responses of "bipolar" they simply have no real meaning?
Yes! When the first doc I went to my depression and anxiety, said … with a really annoying voice … "It sounds like his bi-polar. "After that diagnosis, I was waiting for the voices to come … Well, I'm in perimenopause, which cause hormonal nut, I like to call it. And I have GAD (generalized anxiety disorder.) Silly name, but I guess that sounds better than I have a disorder that results from an iceberg in Alaska!
