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How do you tell if you are a manic depressive?

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Anger: Anger & hostility often present with depressive features.

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Dr. John Moranville answered

Specializes in Psychiatry

Mania and depression: Manic depressive aka bipolar disorder includes manic episodes with elevated mood, decreased need for sleep, increased self esteem, impulsivity, and grandiosity, usually alternating with episodes of decreased sef esteem and loss of interest, motivation and depressed mood. Mixed episodes are also possible.

Answered 10/27/2013

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Dr. Heidi Fowler answered

Specializes in Psychiatry

A / w Dr. Moranville: This is best diagnosed by a mental health professional or physician. Attempts at self-diagnosis can be risky. Bipolar Disorder is a mood disorder that can present with possible symptoms of mania, hypomania, depression, mixed state and normal state. Mania or hypomania: 1 may show aggression, agitation, v judgment & impulse control, distractability, rapid thoughts & speech, ^ libido, V sleep, >

Answered 8/3/2014

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