What are some signs of Bipolar? What type of doctor would be able to diagnose th!


Question: What are some signs of Bipolar!? What type of doctor would be able to diagnose this!?
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I am bipolar manic depressive!. My mother is also, my daughter and my brother are all bipolar!. It is hereditary!. I had to find out from a psychiatrist!. It did help with my mother having the disease because I was able to let the doctor know!. I have been on many different medications, still trying to find the "right" one!. Good Luck, its a hard disease to live with!. Www@Answer-Health@Com

Bipolar can usually be determined by mood swings and rapid changes in mood and personality!. Most people find that one time they will feel completely depressed and the next on top of the world!.

I'm sure that a psychologist or a counselor can diagnose this or refer you to a doctor that can!.

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Bipolar IllnessBipolar Disorder: Mania and Mixed Episodes
Bipolar disorder is an illness bipolar illness of severe mood swings!. It is also called manic depression!. If you have this bipolar illness illness, you may have periods of severe high or low moods!. These periods may impact your day-to-day functioning!.

The high moods are called acute mania!. They can make you feel restless, grouchy, or very happy!. The low moods are called depression!. They can make you feel very sad!.

Some people can have a mixed state!. That's when you have acute mania and depression at the same time!.

Both women and men get bipolar disorder in equal numbers!. The disease is usually first seen in adults 18 and older!.

GEODON is approved for the treatment of acute manic or mixed episodes associated with bipolar disorder bipolar illness!.

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I'm 16, and I have bipolar!. It's basically lots of mood swings, from being really happy to being at rock bottom!. And you should go to your doctor, who will then refer you to a psychiatrist who will look into it further with you!. Good luck!.Www@Answer-Health@Com





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