[chowdercity]

Though it is prevalent on my maternal side of the family, I do not think I am bipolar despite being on a mood stabilizer. And forgive me if I sound uninformed as I probably am.
I've dealt with depression and anxiety for years but due to my negative/sarcastic/sassy/snarky demeanor my doctor seems to think it is a possibility. Is this reasonable? I will admit I am quite irritable and most of the time it is irrational (like strollers drive me crazy, especially men with strollers..) I have never had a manic episode. AND when I am depressed I am still mostly functional but after what I need to do is done, I totally isolate myself and avoid all social interaction.
No one has given me a proper diagnosis besides depression and anxiety. I feel there is more that is wrong as my mood can quickly shift. Sorry if this entire post made zero sense. I am trying to get some feedback on what I truly am so I can solve it instead of this trial and error nonsense (which I know is probably inevitable)

[beigeish]

I saw that this you didn't get any replies & I wanted to give you a bump. If you don't think that you are bipolar & you received the diagnosis, you should talk with your pdoc about it.

Mood stabilisers can be prescribed for treatment resistant depression as well as other mood disorders (e.g. bipolar).

To me, it sounds like an open, honest conversation with your treatment team is needed to review how you feel about the diagnosis and why. Your pdoc may be seeing things that you are not. Keep an open mind as well and listen to what (s)he has to say.

[Hashi/bipolar mom]

I also would get a second opinion. I don't know if you live with a spouse or a significant other that could go in and give their insight as to what they see and experience. Hugs!

[chowdercity]

Thank you for both of your insights, it was a good appointment and I asked a lot of questions. Hashi what you said encouraged me to have a conversation with my boyfriend (who is already very supportive and observant) and get more from his perspective and I think it helped a lot, so thank you again!!