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A member asked:

Latly i have been having really big mood swings from depresed suicidal to verrry happy should i consider a doctor for a bipolaraty test or its normal?

5 doctors weighed in across 2 answers
Dr. Weiguo Li answered

Yes: If you experience the big mood swine. It is better to be checked by a physician.

Dr Mendizabal agreed

Answered 4/1/2014

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Mood: You should speak to a professional if you have been having suicidal thoughts. You can also discuss the possibility of bipolar disorder.

Dr Beck and another doctor agreed

Answered 1/2/2015

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