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If a bipolar person has times they are fine and they go to a psyciatric appt at this time how are they to tell if the persons bipolar?
This is a very good question. That has happened many times with me. They tried to diagnose me with depression but i knew i wasn't always depressed and i told them that i was super happy a few days before. So make sure that you speak up to the psychiatrist. A parent or something can also explain what they have observed since they most likely see them daily, or if the person is not living with a parent then someone who sees them often enough to see the dramatic mood swings should talk. It is good to have a another person besides the patient to give input to what he/she sees. The person that is suspected of having Bipolar disorder know her/him self the best and how she/he feels, so that person should really speak up and be honest with the psychiatrist and with themself.
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How do you interpret a persons stealthy glances at a party?
that all depends on how many times the person glanced at you =)
Do mood swings make me bipolar?
Mood swings are a symptom of bipolar; but that does not definitively mean you are bipolar; your best bet is to go to a doctor. There are times when you may have symptoms but not the disease.
Bipolar disorder and cocaine?
Persons with bipolar disorder are very susceptible to cocaine (and other "uppers" abuse, like meth). This is because the high from the cocaine mimics the bipolar person's natural manic state (bipolar disorder consists of mania and depression, hence why it was once called "manic depression". The mania experienced by a bipolar person is enjoyable. They often feel they are on top of the world, unstoppable, euphoric, impulsive and spontaneous. When in a manic phase, it is not uncommon for the person to go on a shopping spree and spend more money than they have. Sometimes the impulsive behavior during a manic phase will trigger a depressive episode, other times the depression just comes without any triggers. The depression experienced by someone with bipolar is usually severe. Once the person has experienced cocaine (or other uppers) they may abuse it to retrieve those great feelings during their mania. This means the potential for abuse and addiction is high. There are no specific risks that are unique to someone suffering from bipolar disorder compared to a cocaine users who does not have bipolar. I'd only assume that if the bipolar person is in a manic phase when (s)he uses the cocaine, their impulsivity and feelings that they cannot be harmed could make them susceptible to overdose or other dangerous behavior while under the influence. There are rehab facilities that treat "dual diagnosis" which means the person not only has a substance abuse/addiction problem, but they have a mental disorder (such as bipolar) congruently. I'd recommend they look into a dual diagnosis treatment center if they are looking for or wanting help.
Who is the first person to have a bipolar disorder?
That cannot be known as bipolar disorder has existed through all recorded human history and therefor must have occurred in prehistoric times. It almost certainly existed as long as modern humans have existed and may even have existed in some of our pre-human ancestors.
Can bipolar lead to suicidal toughts?
Of course. Bipolar disorder is characterized by swings in mood, including mania and depression. Both extreme moods can lead to suicidal thoughts in patients. During extreme mania, bipolar patients can experience hallucinations. For example, they may think someone or something is telling them to kill themselves. Extreme Depression can obviously lead to suicidal thoughts. It is estimated that if left untreated, a person with bipolar disorder is 5 times more likely to commit suicide.
How many more times does a fit persons heart beat than the average person?
it depends on what they are doing. it will vary between the activity. also on how healthy the person is cardiovascular wise. but generally if the two healthy and average person are just standing still then the more cardiovascular fit healthy persons heart will beat more slowly than the average persons. (no specific number.)
How many times does the average person say I am?
depending on how long they live for but anaverage persons' live would normally say "i am" around 100 000 to 200 000 times
If you are sixteen years old and four times older than another person how old will you be when you are twice the other persons age?
24 (they will be 12)
If there are n couples at a party and each one shakes hands with the persons he doesn't know and assuming each person knows his or her partner and no one else how many times has a person shaken hands?
PIE!
Do people with bipolar disorder feel revved up and uncontrollable rage at times?
Some do, some don't.
Is all life suffering?
I think everyone suffers in their own sense. Something that one person suffers from, another person might not think that they are "suffering", but in that persons eyes they are. So yes, everyone suffers at times.
Persons with AIDS are how many times more likely to get listeriosis than others?
Persons with AIDS are 280 times more likely to get listeriosis than others.
