My mum thinks im bipolar how do i no if i am?

Outside evaluation: Get an evaluation from a licensed professional. Bipolar disorder is not a joke. There are lots of misconceptions about what bipolar disorder is. No matter how much she cares, your mom can't know if you are bipolar. Maybe family therapy could help. It is brave of you to ask the question, good luck to you.

Agree w Dr. Rishton.: Psychiatric evaluation is needed. When a person is manic or hypomanic they may exhibit aggression, agitation, lack of judgment ; impulse control, distractability, rapid thoughts ; speech, ^ libido, v sleep, spending sprees, high risk behaviors, elation, ^ physical activity ; even psychosis. When depressed one may experience low mood, v energy level, v concentration, amotivation, ^ or v sleeping, .