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What Are The Symptoms Of Bipolar Disorder?

I recently got to know about what bipolar disorder actually is. After going through a few articles about it I had serious doubts that what I have been thinking is normal may be its symptoms. So I checked online and tried giving an online test just to check whether I should consult a psychiatrist. So I tried the Ivan Goldberg questionnaire in this site https://www.psycom.net/depression.central.bipolar-screening.html to see if should be concerned about it. The website showed that it is very probable that I might have bipolar disorder. I just need an opinion about it. I just want to know if that test was relevant and I should consult a psychiatrist regarding that or if its a futile online test.
Sat, 22 Sep 2018
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Hello,

Bipolar disorder can't be diagnosed on basis of an online test. These tests are not recommended by APA or WPA. These are just screening tests with unknown specificity or sensitivity.

If you have any doubts then please visit a psychiatrist for help. A psychiatric evaluation will only help in finding out exact diagnosis.

Hope I have answered your query.

Take care

Regards,
Dr. Seikhoo Bishnoi, Psychiatrist
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What Are The Symptoms Of Bipolar Disorder?

Hello, Bipolar disorder can t be diagnosed on basis of an online test. These tests are not recommended by APA or WPA. These are just screening tests with unknown specificity or sensitivity. If you have any doubts then please visit a psychiatrist for help. A psychiatric evaluation will only help in finding out exact diagnosis. Hope I have answered your query. Take care Regards, Dr. Seikhoo Bishnoi, Psychiatrist