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I believe that i am bipolar as ive been experiencing these symptoms for years, if someone were to present you with these symptoms, would you diagnose them with bipolar disorder?

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Dr. Hamsa Jayaraj answered

Specializes in Internal Medicine

Bipolar- hypomania: Are you on treatment now?If not why not? Consult psychiatrist. You need to be on a mood stabilizer & another one for hypomania. In the mean time take omega 3 fish oil capsules 2 x twice daily- calms the brain.

Answered 8/12/2018

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