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Is it still classified bipolar if you have states of extreme irritability instead of actually being 'manic'?

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Dr. Alan Ali answered

Specializes in Psychiatry

Irritability: Possible bipolar type 2 or agitated depression, depending on your history of mood changes.

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Answered 10/3/2016

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