Is there more to bipolar than just experiencing highs and lows?

Yes: There are different types of bipolar disorder and multiple technical criteria to warrant a diagnosis of bipolar disorder. A professional evaluation by a psychiatrist or psychologist is recommended to get a crisp and reliable diagnosis. Only after an evaluation would treatment proceed. Btw, treatments for bipolar disorders tend to be effective.

Psychiatric eval can: Determine. If hypomanic, 1 may show aggression, agitation, v judgment ; impulse control, distractability, rapid thoughts ; speech, ^ libido, v sleep, spending sprees, risky behaviors, elation or ^ physical activity. When depressed: low mood, v energy level, v concentration, amotivation, ^ or v sleeping, change in appetite, v self esteem, lack of joy, irritability or impaired functioning.- yes, >.