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Originally Posted by Halcali
Uhm.. I'm not exactly sure if this is the correct place to ask this but.. How can I know for sure I'm bipolar without seeing any therapist or anything? I mean.. Everything seems to point to me being bipolar, be it the quizes I've taken on this site or the many things I've read about bipolar disorder. I guess it would make sense that I'd have to see someone to know for sure but.. I can't really do that. It's got me really worried though because I don't want to be bipolar but the "maybe" hanging in the air bothers me.
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The only way to be "sure" is to see a psychiatrist, and even then, professional opinions vary, so sometimes a second/third/etc diagnosis is a good idea. Therapists can give a tentative diagnosis but it is not "official" (usually) until someone with an MD gives the diagnosis.
It's not something to take lightly.