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Originally Posted by Xx_Not_Emo_xX
Yeah I'm not taking it too seriously right now. I actually took most of the quizzes, most of them just out of curiosity. The main reason I'm focusing on this one alot (besides the fact that it seems to explain everything) is I have a family history of bipolar and alot of depression. (dad, grandpa, uncles, grandmas brother, aunt, cousins.....lol)
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Hi Not Emo,
Since you have noted a strong family history of depression and bipolar and the test helped you realize you MAY be exhibiting signs of either disorder, I recommend you print out the test. Then take it with you to your doctor explaining your family history and asking for an evaluation since the test peaked your concerns.
You may be able to celebrate that you don't have anything as a result of the appointment. Then again, if you do have a mood disorder, you can celebrate catching it early when it's most treatable and allowing for a pretty normal lifestyle.
The reason I recommend this is that the longer one waits to get a diagnosis the more ingrained, the worse and harder to treat bipolar becomes. I had it when I was quite young & didn't know. I only started treatment at 56 and it's been a bear to control. Life's not been fun. I'm almost 58 now and the Psych Doc & I still don't have it right.
Please take care of yourself. I wish you a full and happy life.