How does one diagnose Bipolar Disorder?!
Question:
How does one diagnose Bipolar Disorder?
That is, besides seeing a psychologist, how does one diagnose bipolar disorder? Is there a specificly designed test? Are there unique symptoms to observe? Detailed answers are much appreciated!
Answers:
No, there is no "test" for bipolar disorder. The only way to accurately assess for any personality or mental disorder is by a trained psychologist - and even then it is not always accurate.
Besides, is there a reason you (or this person) needs a label? If there is something wrong, then there is something wrong - a label or a name won't change it. It will not become part of your name like Dr TrueNone or Rev TrueNone :)
There are several online test that are designed to give you a general idea if there is something wrong but they always say to print the results and the test and take it to your doctor.
http://www.4degreez.com/misc/personality...
http://twotreesmedia.com/test2.htm...
http://counsellingresource.com/quizzes/g...
http://www.okcupid.com/tests/take?testid...
http://www.mentalhelp.net/poc/view_doc.p...