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I have bpd and i sometimes have what feels like a maniac episode with the same symptoms but it lasts for a short period of time, it's more than an elevated mood, what's the scientific name for such a case as i was not diagnosed with bipolar?

Q: i have bpd and i sometimes have what feels like a maniac episode with the same symptoms but it lasts for a short period of time, it's more than an elevated mood, what's the scientific name for such a case as i was not diagnosed with bipolar?

: It is called bipolar until proven otherwise. Did you tell Dr about these epidodes? Which type runs in your family?

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It is called bipolar until proven otherwise. Did you tell Dr about these epidodes? Which type runs in your family?

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A member asked:

I have bpd and i sometimes have what feels like a maniac episode with the same symptoms but it lasts for a short period of time, it's more than an elevated mood, what's the scientific name for such a case as i was not diagnosed with bipolar?

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Dr. Clarence Grim answered

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