Do I need help?

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Are any of you bipolar? If yes, how did you know? 
Are any of you depressed? If yes, same question.
Anyone think “something was wrong” and that you needed help but didn’t know where to start? 
I’m kinda scared some days.. today is one.. I just finished my period, I can usually find a way of blaming my fear on hormones. If I’m honest this is my first time ever saying out loud that I’m scared and might need help. 
I just don’t know what’s wrong or where to start. 
I know there is a chance NOTHING is wrong and that this is normal but when I honestly list out loud everything “wrong” with me the list feels so heavy I’m so ashamed. 
But maybe these are normal things??? And I don’t need to think so deep in to it?
I’m 30, some of the weird things I do are 
Sleep until noon even though I have things I could be doing
I don’t drink to excess but I do drink more than I would like to admit and I can’t help but wonder if I’m self medicating
I ignore phone calls from people I love and enjoy for no reason sometimes and I don’t know why it’s so hard for me to call them back 
I cry for no reason 
I also laugh for no reason
Experience extreme joy for the people I love soo much like my husband, puppies, grandma sister etc haha like I overly express it like crazy and I get so giddy and happy
I over share/over explain a lot 
I stay up late sometimes for no reason And when I do I always over eat. 
In fact I over eat everyday to the point of pain/nausea 
Those are just to name a few.
For instance it’s 2:30pm and I haven’t done a thing today as I’m riddled with what I think Is probably anxiety.. a day like this is Unfortunately very normal for me. 
I have PCOS.
I don’t self harm but I think I can be sort of self destructive and either care way too much about things or I don’t care about them at all.
Writing this down has been a rollercoaster of fear shame and relief.
If you took the time to read this.. please let me know your thoughts.

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Bipolar disorder is not just mood swings. I knew something was wrong because I got sent to the psychiatric hospital from school multiple times. I would go from weeks are pure euphoria and racing thoughts and creativity to extremely volatile and confrontational, sleeping for 16+ hours a day, crying all the time, suicidal. I also experienced delusions during my bouts of mania and sometimes during EXTREME episodes of depression. You sound like you’re probably just a little lost emotionally, maybe some depression and anxiety. I would look into counseling.

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I used to be depressed. Mine was situational. I had been working a job I hated for a year or so which had me working shifts so I figured my sleeping all the time was because I was working a lot, 
but I stayed in my room all the time, 
I didn't speak to anyone, 
actively avoided my family, 
masturbated a lot because it was the only thing that made me feel good. 
Would sometimes find things hysterical when they weren't particularly funny,
Was prone to crying a lot too. 
I only realised there was a problem when my family told me I was a bitch and no one wanted me around. My mum took me to the doctors and the doctor slapped me on medication with no mention of other things I could do to help myself. 
Medication is great as it's like a cast for a broken leg, it won't fix the problem, but it will hold you steady while you look at fixing the issues yourself. So definately look at therapy alongside some meds. Think of meds as like a ladder for the mental health hole you're in, you still need to put in effort to climb out of the hole, but the ladder makes that easier so you're no longer just scrabbling at the sides. 
I did relationship therapy and worked on my reactions and tone and facial expressions when talking to people in difficult situations. I also worked on coping mechanisms for my feelings and managing my anxieties with breathing. 
After I moved out and away from my family I began to heal and weaned myself off of the meds and I've been fantastic ever since. But some people do need help for longer and that is okay, you're doing amazing just by taking that first step in thinking you might need a bit of help. There's no shame, just healing. 
I hope you feel better soon

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There is nothing to be ashamed of. Everyone struggles sometimes we need help and this is your starting point. See a doctor and get help. Therapy helps a lot. They can help you in so many ways.

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I have a bipolar disorder. 
I have depression. 
I have anxiety and a panic disorder. 
I'm not really sure how my doctor knew I was depressed. I dont physically feel depressed but I guess it can go into being bipolar and having anxiety. I'm bipolar even when I'm not on my period. I have constant mood swings. I could be fine then I'm pissed or upset about something. Half the time I'm not even sure why.

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Sounds like depression and anxiety to me. Have you ever seen a psychiatrist or therapist. Medication is helpful, even if just in the short term.

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We cant diagnose you, but if you are facing these issues I strongly encourage going to therapy! I have C-PTSD, which was misdiagnosed as bipolar for 3 years before receiving a proper diagnosis. It wasn’t until i started going to therapy and dug through my trauma, that i received a proper diagnosis, which is why i always suggest therapy over just going to a psychiatrist. Phycology Today is a great place to find therapists in your area.

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Do not feel shame for struggling with mental health. I have struggled just like this and the best thing I’ve done is medication and therapy. 
You’re doing a great job. Being self aware is an amazing start. 
Sounds to me like you’re struggling with depression and anxiety and that’s causing you to cope with sleep and eating/ drinking

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