ZA
A 44-year-old male asked:
I have been hospitalised three times and my psychiatrist does not ever commit to a diagnosis even though my chronic care application is for bipolar mood disorder. i sometimes (rarely) get euphoric and inspired but i am mostly severely depressed.
1 doctor answer • 5 doctors weighed in
Dr. Elizabeth Finley-Belgradanswered
Child Psychiatry 35 years experience
Can be confusing: Bipolar disorder is a combination of depression and mania or hypomania. You only need 1 manic episode for a dx of bipolar disorder(in contrast to depression that is recurrent depression without any mania or hypomania) if you had been euphoric but the symptoms were not long enough or severe enough to qualify for a dx of biploar disorder the dx would be bipolar II.
Created for people with ongoing healthcare needs but benefits everyone.
144 viewsReviewed >2 years ago
Last updated Sep 4, 2019
People also asked
Connect with a U.S. board-certified doctor by text or video anytime, anywhere.
24/7 visits - just $39!
50% off with $15/month membership
Disclaimer:
Content on HealthTap (including answers) should not be used for medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment, and interactions on HealthTap do not create a doctor-patient relationship. Never disregard or delay professional medical advice in person because of anything on HealthTap. Call your doctor or 911 if you think you may have a medical emergency.