I have learned instead of trying to figure out if my behaviors are my bipolar or not, to look at if I have had any triggers recently. For example, have I been sleeping, is it around a time change, have I messed up on my meds, etc. For me, it is easier to identify my triggers than to classify my behaviors, then if I realize I have been exposed to triggers, I can go to my doctor for some further direction. Just a thought.