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How do you know if your bi polar? what are spme noticable signs of this?

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Bipolar symptoms: To be bipolar one must have manias, as in type 1, or hypomania(s) and depression(s), as in type 2. Mania can present as excessive energy, a decreased need for sleep, elevated, grandiose, or extremely irritable mood, flights of ideas, rapid and pressured speech, extreme distractibility, and increased goal-directed behavior. These symptoms are persistent, pervasive, and impairing, and not...

Answered 10/3/2016

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Dr. Leonard Lado answered

Specializes in Psychiatry

Bipolar: Bipolar is a tricky disease since in the manic phase people can be productive and see these symptoms as normal. However the clues of problem include the use of drugs and alcohol, make impulsive decision, have speeding tickets, can experience road rage, can work often late into the night, will be involved in various relationships and will deny any symptom. Only in a crisis people notice.

Answered 5/8/2016

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