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How do you know if you have Bipolar Disorder? |
My boyfriend thinks I am bipolar. I sometimes wonder this myself. He said some of the symptoms for it I have. When I get mad I get violent, and he thinks thats a major sign of the disorder, Im also depressed, and very sensitive. Can someone tell me how I can find out without going to a doctor? You need the presence of at least one manic episode. -Distinct period of abnormally and persisitently elevated, expansive or irritable mood lasting at least 1 week. -During this period, there a three or more of the following symptoms present to a significant degree ---inflated self-esteem or grandiosity ---decreased need for sleep ---more talkative than usual or pressure to keep talking ---flight of ideas or racing thoughts ---distractibility ---increase in goal-directed activity (often unrealistic, like inventing something crazy) ---excessive involvement in pleasurable activities that have high potential for painful consequences (buying sprees, sex, drugs) -Causes marked impairment in occupational or academic functioning or in unusual social activities with others Just so you know... these episodes are pretty extreme things. Sometimes people think they can channel the Word of God or that they're Jesus Christ reincarnated. These people talk and talk and talk and talk a mile a minute. They don't slow down, and they feel invincible. Most people who suggest this diagnosis have no friggin clue what they're talking about. Source(s): DSM-IV-TR Child/adolescent therapist Anyone who thinks they can diagnose you is lying. This is a very serious condition, and diagnosis is complex. You need to see a doctor. If you can't afford a doctor, contact your community mental health or crisis center. You can even call your hospital and ask them what mental health resources are out there. Your boyfriend, by the way, probably doesn't have any idea what he's talking about (unless he's a medical professional). The most common accusation men make about women is that they're crazy (and the most common that women make about men is that they're abusive). If you think you need to be evaluated, do it right. Good luck. Ups Ups, downs, down, down.......... You get upset and irritable easily, often expect a lot more, never feel loss of energy and usually avoid sleeping. Too many ideas, too much impulsive behavior, some hyper sexual. That would be you. Here's a simple questionnaire to evaluate for bipolar disorder : http://www.coulditbebipolar.com/mini_c/c... If you vacillate wildly between emotional highs and lows, then you are bi polar. Used to be called manic depressive. Just getting very mad, doesn't define it. And your violence, work on controlling it! See a medical and phyciatric doctor about that. The opinion of someone who can not even be considered a layman in the field is not something to pay heed to. Go see a professional for that diagnosis. |
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