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Could you have been wrongly diagnosed with bipolar affective disorder type 2 instead you have high functioning autism?
Yes
How could a family member support someone with bipolar?
they can poke them
How do you diagnose bipolar disorder?
You go to a psychiatric professional. However, if you are unsure about your suspicions, you could try the PsychCentral quizzes; they give an indication of whether you need to see a psychiatrist. However they are NOT able to diagnose.
Can bipolar be diagnosed with just one manic episode the same every year?
Yes. Although people with bipolar disorder usually have cycles of depression and mania, or hypomania, it is possible to be classified as bipolar even if you've never experienced a depressive episode. Assuming the manic episodes are not substance-induced or caused by an aggravating medical condition, the person could be diagnosed bipolar. The DSM-IV-TR code for bipolar disorder is 296.xx, with "xx" indicating the type and severity of the most recent episode.
How could I tell if my headache is bipolar illness or not?
Headaches are a very common symptom of bipolar disorder. If your headache is like a migraine, accompanied by vomiting and nausea, it is even more possible that you have bipolar disorder. If you seem to need darkness and quiet, this is another sign. See a psychologist or your regular doctor to be diagnosed.
Is there a blood work test to detect bipolar disease?
Currently, bipolar disorder is diagnosed based on the patient's description of their symptoms. But now researchers have shown that 10 genes that can be detected in the blood could provide a better way to assess a patient.
Is it helpful to tell the police if someone arrested for drunk and disorderly behavior has recently been diagnosed with bipolar disorder?
I guess you could tell them that, but if they have been drinking, that is still a crime and it doesn't matter if you are Paris Hilton or an average person cause you can't escape from law.
When you are bipolar does that make you abusive?
It could. But not every Bipolar person is abusive. It should however, never be an excuse for abuse. A person who is abusive Bipolar or not, is wrong in what they are doing. Seek help if you or someone you know is in an abusive relationship/situation.
Is Bipolar disorder genetic?
Yes BiPolar is genetic and it is highly likely that someone who has BiPolar has a family member with the same condition. But not always i mean someone has to be first.
If uncle has bipolar can nephew inhert e it?
Bipolar is hereditary; someone in the uncle's immediate ancestry would have had it and passed it on. That person could also have passed it on to the nephew. It is common for it to skip generations.
If you are bipolar and abruptly stopped taking your psych medication depakote could that possibly be a contributing factor in shoplifting?
Yes, it could be. When someone that is bipolar is not on medication, they have feelings of invincibility and think they can do things like shoplifting without getting caught.
Can you cause someone to be bipolar?
Bipolar disorder can run in families. My mother (who is now deceased), older sister and daughter all are bipolar. It can skip generations or only one person in the family can be affected. My daughter's doctor advised that her children run a 25 percent chance of being bipolar.
