Hello everyone,

I got a psych report done a couple years ago and wasn't diagnosed with any mental illnesses, but it did say I had some symptoms of bipolar 2, but that I didn't have enough symptoms for a diagnosis. Can you help me make sense of them though, I went to therapy afterwards and the therapist said I was fine, but I'm still curious as to how these symptoms are of bipolar and what this could mean.

Mr.X responses to the PAI indicate that he tends to take on more responsibilities than he can handle, and to react in a hostile manner to suggestions to reduce his activities. Individuals with similar profiles experience significant impulsivity, with little ability to delay gratification. They also experience poor judgment, which may lead to difficulty in fulfilling their roles. His responses also indicate that he tends to be overly suspicious of others. Individuals with similar profiles tend to be distrustful of close relationships and likely have few close friends.

Emotionally, Mr.X responses to objective assessment were noteworthy for grandiosity, impulsivity, and suspiciousness. No significant concerns were present in behavioral rating scales completed by his mother and father.

Overall, Mr.X symptoms of grandiosity, impulsivity, and suspiciousness are most consistent with a bipolar disorder, although he does not appear to meet full criteria for this diagnosis. There was no strong evidence to suggest the presence of significant symptoms of ADHD, depression, or anxiety.

Other Specified Bipolar and Related Disorder (DSM-5; 296.89)