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Do i have to have suicidal thoughts to be diagnosed with bi-polar?
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No you do not: Having suicidal thoughts during a depressive cycle of bipolar is one of the indicators, but there are many other indications. If you think you have bipolar disorder meet with a psychiatrist to talk about all the symptoms and to consider proper medication.
Answered 1/6/2014
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