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What Are The Symptoms Of Bipolar?

i need to know if i have bipolar disorder or not. here are the supossed symptoms that mach my online research, I have rapid highs and lows, when im in a good mood im in an extremley good mood,im super protective of my 2 xlose friends to point of obsession. I get along much better with women than i do with men (which i am)
Mon, 1 Sep 2014
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Hi,
Thanks for using HealthcareMagic.

Symptoms of bipolar disorder:
Excessive irritable or cheerful mood which is persistent most of the time of the day.This symptom must be present for diagnosis.

Simultaneously more than required spending of money, excessive talking, grandiose ideas(having feeling of super rich or having super power though nothing there in reality), reduced need of sleep, increased appetite, excessive involvement in activities those are not acceptable in society.

All of above should be present for at least 7 days or so severe that it required admission in hospital to prevent harm himself/herself or others.

In your case nothing like this is present in specific manner. So for detail problem evaluation of yours , you need to consult a psychiatrist.

Hope I have answered your query.
Regards,
Dr.Chintan Solanki.
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What Are The Symptoms Of Bipolar?

Hi, Thanks for using HealthcareMagic. Symptoms of bipolar disorder: Excessive irritable or cheerful mood which is persistent most of the time of the day.This symptom must be present for diagnosis. Simultaneously more than required spending of money, excessive talking, grandiose ideas(having feeling of super rich or having super power though nothing there in reality), reduced need of sleep, increased appetite, excessive involvement in activities those are not acceptable in society. All of above should be present for at least 7 days or so severe that it required admission in hospital to prevent harm himself/herself or others. In your case nothing like this is present in specific manner. So for detail problem evaluation of yours , you need to consult a psychiatrist. Hope I have answered your query. Regards, Dr.Chintan Solanki.