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What distinguishes bipolar from just hormonal mood swings?
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Severity.: Great question. There are many different causes for mood swings. The severity of symptoms & other criteria help to determine if the symptoms are in the bipolar spectrum realm. A comprhensive psychological assessment can help to sort through this.
Answered 5/26/2013
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