I was appalled at my behavior so i sought out and got a diagnosis of bipolar when i was 25. The diagnosing psychiatrist saw me once a week for six weeks and did the Minnesota Multi-Phasic Personality Inventory which asks such bizarre question as, "Do you have uncontrollable burping in public?" I had a good laugh over that one. He had me bring my husband in too for one appointment.

I was glad to get a diagnosis of bipolar because it explained my absurd behavior with being on top of the world for a few months and then miserable for a few months. I thought once i got diagnosed i could go on meds and be 'cured' but it hasn't worked out that way. The meds help about 50% but i still have to deal with mood swings.