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What are the best criteria to determine who suffers from bipolar disorder and who is just an emotional person?
To determine if someone has Bipolar disorder rather than being simply emotional, clinicians typically assess the presence and duration of manic or hypomanic episodes alongside depressive episodes. Key criteria include distinct periods of elevated mood, increased energy, and impulsive behavior that last at least one week (or less if hospitalization is required), along with significant mood swings that disrupt daily functioning. Additionally, a thorough evaluation of the individual's history, family background, and the impact of mood changes on their life is crucial for an accurate diagnosis. Emotional individuals may experience mood fluctuations, but without the severe, episodic nature seen in bipolar disorder.
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Are most health freaks bipolar?
This is not within the criteria of what qualifies being diagnosed with Bipolar Disorder. I have Bipolar Disorder and have known many other with the disorder. Obsessive Compulsive Disorder is a possible category for someone who you see as a "health freak".
Can symptoms of depression include being over emotional?
Sometimes. Depression doesn't always involve just the blunting of affect (facially) and a "pulled in" mood. Emotional dysregulation can occasionally be a part of a depressive episode, as well, but this is atypical. If there are emotional "ups and downs" and/or significant irritability of mood, bipolar disorder must be considered, (or even a personality disorder). And, sometimes, being overly emotional can be a temporary reaction to a relationship situation or crisis - which does not necessarily have to meet criteria for either depression or bipolar disorder.
What is used to diagnose bipolar disorder?
.several clinical inventories or scales may be used to assess the patient's mental status and determine the presence of bipolar symptoms.Psychologists and psychiatrists typically use the criteria listed in the.(DSM-IV) as a guideline for diagnosis.
What kind of doctor do you need to see if you have Bipolar Disorder?
You should see a psychologist for the emotional/mental aspect of Bipolar Disorder, and a psychiatrist for the medicine(s) you will need to deal with the symptoms.
How do i find out if im bipolar without asking a doctor?
Search "DSM-IV criteria for bipolar disorder" on the internet. You can read the criteria and see if they fit. The DSM-IV is the diagnostic manual for psychiatry.
Is there a book that has a bipolar quiz in it?
Author Kay Redfield Jamison wrote a book that explains the bipolar disorder. There is a section that includes a bipolar quiz to determine if someone has the disorder. The book also discusses the results of the quiz.
What is Bipolar disorder also called?
Bipolar disorder, formerly called manic depression, is a mental health condition that causes extreme mood swings that include emotional highs (mania or hypomania) and lows (depression).
What part of the brain does bipolar effect?
Bipolar disorder affects multiple parts of the brain, including the prefrontal cortex, amygdala, and hippocampus. These areas are involved in emotional regulation, mood stabilization, and memory processing, which are often disrupted in individuals with bipolar disorder.
What is the probable diagnosis for Reuben behavior?
Bipolar disorder
Is bipolar and Emo the same thing?
No, bipolar disorder is a mood disorder characterized by extreme mood swings between mania and depression. Emo is a subculture and music genre associated with expressing emotions such as sadness and angst through fashion, music, and art. While individuals with bipolar disorder may exhibit intense emotions, it is a distinct mental health condition separate from being Emo.
Why does Ozzy Osbourne have bipolar disorder?
Bipolar disorder is generally caused by genetics.
Is it bipolar disease or bipolar disorder?
The correct term is bipolar disorder. Some people call it a disease though.
