Bipolar I can be diagnosed with only 1 manic episode and no depression...to read the DSM criteria yourself, go to the Disorder page (see the menu bar above) and look up Bipolar. I think most pdocs would dx her bipolar in about 30 seconds, to tell you the truth. I say this because I have been in support groups with many people who exhibit similar symptoms to one degree or another. This poor girl definitely needs psychiatric care, probably in a hospital, and intense support afterward.

The upside is, I have seen people who have had a similar life course get things together with medication, therapy and support.

Good luck.

DJ