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What are the key differences a psychiatrist tests for to separate bipolar depression from general depression?
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∙ 12y ago
One of the key differences in testing for bipolar depression as opposed to general depression are, the questions that are asked differ from the questions asked for general depression. Generally Bipolar disorder suffers go through major highs and lows. Being asked to keep a log/journal of the mood swings is another way testing between bipolar depression from general depression differs. Blood tests can also be helpful in determining which depression one is suffering from.
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Who determines if you are bipolar?
Psychiatrist.
What are some of the main symptoms of bipolar depression?
Bipolar depression is a mood disorder that has been diagnosed by a psychiatrist. The most common symptoms include mood swings that interfere with the functions of your daily life, periods of depressed mood, low self esteem, crying spells, and under or over sleeping.
When was Bipolar - A Narration of Manic Depression created?
Bipolar - A Narration of Manic Depression was created in 2011.
You have got a serious case of depression but the doctor gave you a website which is dedicated to bipolar disorder does that mean you have got it?
It means you need to talk to your doctor and get a referral to a psychiatrist who can properly diagnose you.
What was bi-polar once known as?
The disorder known as bipolar was once known as manic depression. The disorder was changed to bipolar because the disorders were too similar to be known as two separate conditions.
What kind of depression is more incapacitating?
Bipolar Depression
What is opposite of bipolar disorder?
Bipolar depression refers to frequent mood changes between depression and mania, the focal point of Unipolar depression is the negative emotions and feelings that an affected individual experiences. The unipolar indicates that the depression does not alter between the two mood states.
How do you get medication for bipolar disorder?
If you were diagnosed with bipolar then you should be getting your medication from either your Psychiatrist or family doctor. If you have not been diagnosed with bipolar then you must see your family doctor who will send you to a Psychiatrist and he/she will determine what is wrong with you and give you the correct medications.
What is bi polar depression?
Bipolar disorder is a mood disorder in which the sufferer suffers cycles of highs (mania/hypomania) and lows (depression). There are three main types; bipolar I (depression, full-blown mania), bipolar II (depression, hypomania) and cyclothymia (mild depression, hypomania).
What natural herbs help with bipolar depression?
No herbal treatments are known to improve bipolar depression specifically. It is especially important to note that St. John's Wort, which has some effectiveness for Unipolar Depression, should not be given for Bipolar Depression as it can cause mania.
How do you test yourself for bipolar?
I would suggest asking your docter about it
What is the name of a bipolar?
A psychiatrist. Dr Eden Fazel is a world renowned expert in Bipolar disorder. Tons of useful information on his website: bipolar specialist info.
