Possible to develop Bipolar in 30's

Hi,

I have posted in this forum before, but not in a long time. I have previously been diagnosed with anxiety and moderate depression, but I'm starting to wonder if I might have bipolar disorder.

I've always had a short attention span & racing thoughts, but lately I am noticing that I have had extreme irritability and my moods are all over the place. I literally go from being extremely depressed to hyper in a matter of minutes with no rhyme or reason for this to happen. I have also been having trouble sleeping (I average less than 5 hrs a night) but yet I am not tired. I do take Wellbutrin for my depression, but I have been on that for several months so I think I can rule that out as a cause of my mood swings.

I guess what I am asking is #1 Can a person develop bipolar in their 30's? #2 Are these mood and sleep changes in fact signs of Bipolar Disorder? Thank you in advanced for any guidance that you may be able to offer. Right now, I feel like I am losing my mind, being hyper 1 min, irritable the next and then depressed another moment is just not normal. I'm frustrated and just wish I could figure this junk out.

Sorry W! I got your name wrong in my previous reply. I hit the wrong key.

Thank you everyone! I'm at a loss here, I've dealt with depression and even some mood swings in the past, but nothing like this. I am seeing my therapist next week and I plan to make an appointment with my primary doc (that's who prescribed my current meds) as soon as possible.

Hi 1984, sometimes it's possible that one already have bi polar without knowing if it's not diagnosed. I have been struggling with depression all my life but someone in this forum actually commented I seemed bi polar from the content of my postings. my doctor concurred it. so here i am, a example of what you wonder is possible. Looking back I realised the signs were there but being me I simply blamed everything on my husband. I can waked up with him feeling blessed and after breakfast I sweared he's the cause of my condition. I abused him throughout our decade marriage for not being the right man in my life but knowing at the time there wouldnt be another person who would even want to be close to me. sometimes I am sure it's only the kids he care about. Other times I appreciate his patience. do you fight with yourselves? Please seek an affirmation with your doctor. bipolar may not be cured but at least knowing the condition does eased the mental state of health at times. At least for me, when I feel good I know I am feeling good and it's not illusion. take care.