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How old do you have to be in order to be diagnosed with bipolarism?

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Maturity: Not age that determine the diagnosis, your maturity other wise your doc will give it to you.

Answered 10/3/2016

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Dr. Alan Ali answered

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Bipolar: Skilled child psychiatrists can diagnose bipolar as early as 3 yrs.

Answered 7/8/2012

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Early: There is evidence to suggest bipolar DO can begin in childhood. Usually, however, it manifests itself during adolescence.

Answered 2/28/2015

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