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Happy then sad then depressed then full of energy then mad and start over again all in one day, am i bipolar?

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Dr. Oscar Novick answered

Specializes in Pediatrics

Bipolar: It certainly sound like you have symptoms of a bipolar disorder. Consult your doctor or a psychiatrist for treatment.

Dr Pappas agreed

Answered 9/28/2016

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Talk to a doctor: Discuss your concerns with a physician. Bipolar disorder is characterized by extreme and persistent alterations in mood. The mood disorder questioner (mdq) is in public domain and the results are a good conversation started between patient and doctor.

Dr Ernest agreed

Answered 5/2/2014

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A member asked:

Happy then sad then depressed then full of energy then mad and start over again all in one day, am i bipolar?

4 doctors weighed in across 2 answers

Dr. Oscar Novick answered

Dr Pappas agreed

Dr. Daryl Tanski answered

Dr Ernest agreed

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