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tattedmommy75
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Default Jan 26, 2012 at 01:17 PM
 
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Originally Posted by Halcali View Post
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.
You really need to have a doctor diagnose you preferably a psychiatrist. They are more knowledgeable and experienced than us and the psychiatrist specializes. IMO, you should never self-diagnose because then you will get caught up in the diagnosis rather than the treatment. It can start off worry and labeling and you might end up living the label which may be inaccurate.

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