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If i like to pace and wring my hands in response to movement or when i'm just bored does that mean bipolar? it helps me feel better and sleep.

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Anxiety: Compulsive types of behaviors are very different from Bipolar Disorder. Bipolar is genetic, and includes long periods of staying awake (in mania), sometimes promiscuous behavior, excess spending or other excesses. We wouldn't normally make that dx unless we see you in a manic or hypo-manic state and there are no other factors that explain it. Please check back with your prescribing doctor.

Answered 6/11/2017

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