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The best place to get a Bi Polar test is at the doctor's office. They may refer you to a psychiatrist that may be better at understanding what you are going through.

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What are common tests for bi polar disorder?

The simplest way to start out would be to take a simple free test at www.bipolar-lives.com. This test asks a series of questions that can help the diagnosis process. There are no bipolar tests that are 100% reliable, but this is a good start to understanding if your son is bi-polar.


Understanding Why There Is No Official Bi Polar Test?

Bi polar disorder is a mental condition that is expressed by periods of alternating moods, from depression to mania or hypomania, with each mood not only lasting for a measurable amount of time, but repeating over the course of many months or years. There is no physical marker that can be measured, so subsequently there is no official bi polar test. A psychological evaluation or self-assessment is usually the standard way to tell if a person has bi polar disorder after all other possible causes of the symptoms have been excluded. The difficulty in creating a bi polar test, even on a psychological level, is that the symptoms that are experienced during bi polar episodes also occur naturally in nearly all people. Being depressed for a period of time is not bi polar disorder, just as a manic period is not. Additionally, there is confusion around many of the terms associated with bi polar disorder such as depression, mania, and even bi polar itself. This confusion as to the actual medical definitions of the words describing the symptoms makes self-assessment tests that are not administered and then reviewed by a medical professional highly unreliable. In general, when a person or their doctor suspects that bi polar disorder might be a valid diagnosis, the first step is to run a battery of standard tests. This can include blood work, a physical examination, and potentially even an electroencephalogram (EEG) to test for organic neurological irregularities. The purpose of these tests is to rule out any causes for the symptoms being experienced other than potential bi polar disorder. After the standard tests, a bi polar test might consist of a questionnaire or psychological self-assessment prepared by the doctor or a professional. Alternately, a simple interview or series of interviews might be requested. In difficult cases, family members or close friends could be contacted to answer questions about the patient as well. Depending on the doctor, the diagnosis might take some time and involve the patient keeping a journal of mood swings and other activities during the day so that the doctor can discover any existing patterns. An accurate bi polar test can only truly be administered by a medical professional. The reason that there might be so many stages to a test, or that the test might take several weeks to complete, is because one of the most defining factors of bi polar disorder is the repeated and uncontrollable fluctuation of moods over a period of time. Even though the patient might feel they have bi polar disorder, only a doctor will be able to look at the results of a bi polar test and know for sure.


When was Bi-Polar Blues created?

Bi-Polar Blues was created in 1999.


When was Bi-polar Poems created?

Bi-polar Poems was created in 2006.


Is bi polar passed to children and their children?

Bi polar disorder is not usually passed down through the generations. But there are some exceptions to this, so it is best to consult your doctor about your particular genes.


How do you insult a bi-polar person?

It is not good to insult anyone regardless if they are bi-polar or not.


Is there a test to determine whether someone is bi-polar?

Yes, bipolar disorder is diagnosed through a combination of a detailed clinical assessment, medical history, and specific criteria outlined in the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders (DSM-5). There is no specific test, but a mental health professional may use screening tools, interviews, and observations to make a diagnosis.


Can you develop bi-polar disorder at age 60?

You can develop bi-polar disorder at any age.


Can you tell me if i am bi polar?

If you are worried that you may have bi-polar disorder then it is best to seek out a psychologist and be properly diagnosed. If you research the symptons, look fo online tests or ask a non-professional to diagnose you then you will not get an honest answer.


What is bi polar disease?

It is a mood disorder that consists of drastic mood swings, that are at both sides of the pole. Either depression or mania. Rarely in between. Hence the name, BI POLAR. Manic depression is another reference to bi-polar disorder. ( BI=both POLAR=pole )


Does having bi-polar type 1 qualify you for disability?

does bi-polar type 1 qualify you for disability