Can a person with hypomania commit suicide?
You can only feel for these people ,lost in the or own minds with a feeling of doom and racing thoughts that they cannot control,be compassionate,you could never understand what gos on in their minds ,fighting against the uncontrol of their minds,the torment they go thew every second…here’s a link that might help you understand,and yes they can commit suicide but it’s not their fault,they feel like it’s the only way out,they need love and support,i don’t believe anyone but the people that have experienced this can fully understand http://bipolar.about.com/od/treatment/a/… ….I wish all the support this person could possibly get,this person needs a true friend………Mia Hugs..I’d like to add with the sleep deprivation this person needs to be seen in the er for an evaluation,please get him or her in as soon as possible because this person is in the danger zone
Anyone can complete suicide. A person experiencing a hypomanic episode may be more likely to attempt suicide because they become more impulsive. Full blown manic episodes are a big risk factor for suicide. This does not mean that anyone who has these symptoms will attempt or complete suicide, just that there is a greater risk of them doing so. More important should be the person’s overall attitude, thoughts and talking about suicide, etc. From the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention: Warning signs of suicide include: Observable signs of serious depression: Unrelenting low mood Pessimism Hopelessness Desperation Anxiety, psychic pain and inner tension Withdrawal Sleep problems Increased alcohol and/or other drug use Recent impulsiveness and taking unnecessary risks Threatening suicide or expressing a strong wish to die Making a plan: Giving away prized possessions Sudden or impulsive purchase of a firearm Obtaining other means of killing oneself such as poisons or medications Une
Cat S is right. So is Manjun (sp?). The rest are answers by people who don’t know bipolar. Hypomania is characterized by euphoria – feeling wonderful – despite what can be totally irratic and destructive behavior. As it moves closer to mania, it becomes more irrational. People who feel great do not tend to commit suicide. If your friend is moving into a mixed state (hypo/manic and depressed at the same), suicide is a huge issue. It’s about the worse state to be… depressed with the energy to do something radical about it. What you describe, however, sounds more like a hypo. Regardless of the state, talk to him/her about getting in to see his/her psychiatrist. Meds aren’t working or aren’t being taken. Sadly, if the person is truly wonderful hypo, s/he may not listen. Euphoria is highly seductive, and it’s difficult to recognize just how bad your judgment is.
