How do you know for sure your bipolar?!


Question: How do you know for sure your bipolar!?
im not sure if i am just annoyed or have a bad temper i can go from happy to angry in less then a sec and can hurt ppl if i do and then i get really sad and cant breathe since i cry so hard!.!. my mom thinks i am crazy can anyone help!.!.!.Www@Answer-Health@Com


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I am bi-polar and you don't sound bi polar!. I go from mania (spending money like crazy!.!.going days without sleep!.!.tons of energy, etc) to days of sleeping 18-20 hours a day!.!. I go from enjoying life to trying suicide!.!. from laughing at every little thing to crying non stop for hours at a time!.!. that's bi polar!.!.MOOD SWINGSWww@Answer-Health@Com

The first thing you must do is speak with your doctor!. He or she can help you to determine if what you are experiencing is the result of some medical problem, or if it is a sleep or nutrition issue!. With those things ruled out, your physician can refer you to a mental health specialist who can take an inventory of your symptoms to determine if there is a mental health problem!. These specialists rely on the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders (DSM-IVR) to make an accurate diagnosis!. For bipolar disorder, there are several characteristics, one of which is rapid change in mood, but many of the symptoms must be present over a period of time to accurately make the diagnosis!. To find out more information on bipolar disorder, visit the American Psychological Association website or the National Institutes of Mental Health website!. Both of those sites can give you more specifics about mood disorders!.Www@Answer-Health@Com

It's not that easy to say whether you're bipolar or not!. From what you've described, I would say you're not as you don't have episodes of mania and depression!. It is possible that you are just depressed, or, if you're a teen or pre-teen, you may be undergoing the oh-so-wonderful mood swings that are inevitable at that age!. I'm not a doctor, so I can't really give you a diagnosis!. If you think you may have a problem, definitely make an appointment with a psychologist, who can let you know what's going on and possibly refer you to a psychiatrist, if necessary!. Good luck!.Www@Answer-Health@Com

Diagnosis of Bipolar Affective Mood Disorder, (Manic Depression), is not something one should seek in a forum such as this!. Sleep deprivation is one of perhaps a thousand possible explanations of the worrying situations you describe!. Your individual idiosyncrasy is another logical explanation!.

Don't even begin to worry until you have a PROPER diagnosis made!Www@Answer-Health@Com

You sound like you're depressed, or have anger problems!. You don't sound bipolar!. Bipolar episodes last for weeks or months!. And mania is more than "happy!." Mania is "delusional to the point of thinking you are super-human!."

You're not bipolar, but you may need help!.Www@Answer-Health@Com

If you suspect mental illmess of any kind you need to be evaluated by a psychiatrist!. Ask your mom to set up an appointment and follow through!. If you are bipolar it can be very serious!. There are new medications on the market that can help along with counseling!. Good LuckWww@Answer-Health@Com

sounds like anxiety attacks and bi-polar!.
but you need to be evaluated by a doctor to be sure,
you just cant go assuming!.Www@Answer-Health@Com

Sounds more like histrionic personality disorder than bipolar disorder!.

See a mental health professional!.Www@Answer-Health@Com

You should go to a doctor but it doesnt really sound like you are bipolar to me!.Www@Answer-Health@Com

Mabe extremely moody!Www@Answer-Health@Com





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