Bipolar type 3?

I been seeing a new pdoc for 2 weeks and she leaning to wards this diagnosis more there is a type 3 and I been told not google it or try to not over think it but i can't help it.

Well this isn't first time I been given the label of bipolar though I feel denial again perhaps I am just scared what it means for me. I was just used to been told I had anxiety and depression for most of my life.

The new pdoc is leaning bipolar especially type 3?


I was put on seroquel for sleep at 25 it worked for a few days putting me asleep I saw the pdoc today putting me up 50mg I asked what she thought of me she leaning towards a bipolar type as the way I talk of my past cause how irritable I can get.

I do notice my mood do fluctuate not quickly but I do have alot of moment "why I suddenly feel this way?" Moments at times. I do have a flash back at work I was told I was crazy as I was very quick on my feet and laughing giggle fits I wouldn't say I am happy at that moment just excitable?

I am overthinking which I got told not to but I am over thinker I really just want to get better function in stability I never know what's ever going on with me, I know I tend to focus on is my low moods thats why I went in to get help.

I worry I am going to offend someone not my intention

Bipolar type 3 is generally called cyclothymia. It isn't actually bipolar in the sense that it doesn't meet the criteria for full mania or depression in length and severity of episodes. My understanding is it is still cyclical going between brief bouts of hypomania and depression which I'm sure is also problematic. Hopefully your doctor will help you find some stability in mood.

Thanks for the reply... I fee bad perhaps I should've post this in the bipolar. I seek out for help alot for when I hit the lows and no ssri meds helped me they made me worse.

I hope everything works out and you'll let us know how things are going with you

I will do, past few days I was was Rev up with energy but I forgot to take Seroquel 50mg last night it didn't take long to drop. I was pretty good with the Rev up energy.