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Originally Posted by Binti1962
... During that time I have had episodes of extreme homicidal rage where I completely lost track of myself and had no control over my actions. My pdoc thinks I have bipolar II, but I'm not so sure. He put me on ability and the hostile feelings are now under control. No more rages. My question is can mania or hypo. Mania be exhibited by rage? I don't really feel like I have bipolar...
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What does bipolar feel like? I wouldn't rely on the DSM-IV for an answer.
Irritability can be part of depression, but extreme rage accompanied by edginess and restlessness that goes on for days or longer certainly rings alarm bells.
Often a person in a hypomanic or manic episode is completely unaware of their mood or difficulties with judgement.
Often bipolar feels like your friend saying "um... are you sure you want to be doing this?".
And you feel like "What's your case? Can I not replace the curtains in my lounge (for the 5th time this month)? I mean - geez- get a life!!!!!"
*alarm bells*