Question 1

i had this friend thats bipolar and now dont want to hang out, can the stuff she takes for it cause her to push people away? she dont see her son eith

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Behavioral health: Many people struggling with chronic disease may not be able to participate in usual activities at all times.  Treatment is meant to help move people towards normal activity.   Don't give up on your friend, try again after some time.  Good luck.

Question 2

am i bipolar? i stay stressed out and depressed, i'm hardly ever happy. i find my mood swing are getting worse and i'm pushing my family away.

Accepted Answer

Maybe: You may be bipolar or you may have clinical depression; your description would indicate a potentially serious situation unfolding; my suggestion would be to meet with a mental health professional first to allow a therapist to make a determination of the best approach: therapy, medication, combination of the two or even other possibilities.

Question 3

i think i got bipolar ?

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See below: If you think you have any of the symptoms of a bipolar disorder, it would be good to be to get yourself evaluated by a mental health professional.

Question 4

bipolar is caused by what?

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Chemical imbalance: Presumably a chemical imbalance in the brain.  Has some familial tendencies.

Question 5

what causes bipolar disorder?

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Multifactorial: Bipolar disorder is a type of mood disorder. It's origin can be multifactorial, genetics plays a big role into it, so having a  family member with bipolar disorder or other mood disorder puts you at a increase risk compared to the general population. Other things like biological factors such as history of drugs can presipitate bipolar like symptoms.

Question 6

have bipolar disorder a test?

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History: No lab or radiologic test, nor physical exam, can test for bipolar. Perhaps one day as there are strong indications it is a brain condition with a genetic background. But for now, it's a patient's history of modd changes, cognition and behavior that makes the diagnosis. In truth, this method works quite well, having been refined since antiquity.

Question 7

what are the signs of bipolar?

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Bipolar: Manic depression is a mood disorder that presents with extreme highs & lows, with at least few weeks of manic phases (abnormally elevated mood & energy level)  alternating with few or more weeks of depressed phases (sad, guilty, hopeless/helpless, changes in sleep/appetite/energy level). Any phase can be severe enough to experience delusions or hallucinations.

Question 8

how do you deal with bipolar ?

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Bipolar Disorder: It is not clear if you are asking for yourself or a relative.
At age 17, you are unlikely to have Bipolar Disorder.
Bipolar Disorder has Manic episodes and Depressive episodes, at times alternating, and affecting functioning.
Using Cocaine and Amphetamines can bring high mood state and while coming down- depressed state. 
See a Psychiatrist for yourself or family member for Diagnosis and Therapy.

Question 9

can kids get bipolar disorder?

Accepted Answer

Yes: Yes, most patients start bipolar disorder in childhood.  The earlier a child is treated, the less likely the child will continue on to have bipolar symptoms in adulthood. See: http://www.Thebalancedmind.Org/  also see the great book by janet wozniak, md "is your child bipolar?".

Question 10

how will i know if i'm bipolar?

Accepted Answer

Bipolar disorder: The best way to get the right diagnosis and treatment will be to meet with a psychiatrist for an evaluation. Just mood changes and been irritable angry does not mean bipolar it can also happen with depression and anxiety disorders.

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