[gevansd]

Hi there,
I am unsure about which type I have. I tend to one day decide to cut off all my hair and color it blonde or I get tons of ear piercings within 2 weeks of each other then take them all out after a month or so. I feel that when I do those things I am going through a manic episode, but not sure. I asked my dr. and she just said you have bipolar and I didn't question it any further. Any comments will be so helpful. Thanks!

[buddha1too]

Outcomes matter more than labels. You're on medications that treat bipolar disorder, so try not to put so much stock in self-definition; I know it might not be easy, though. Good luck working through your issues.

[Soupe du jour]

If you want to know, question your psychiatrist further. Asking us does not yield a final answer. It would be wrong for anyone here to speculate based on what you describe. What may be dysfunctional for some may not be so much for another.

[gevansd]

Thank you for that.

[*Beth*]

Yeah, you really have to ask your pdoc. There's such a wide range of moods and behaviors with bipolar disorder. I believe that eventually the DSM will break BD into more defined disorders.

[gina_re]

You could also do some research to get a better understanding of bipolar in general. That might help you feel better.

[MickeyCheeky]

i agree with the other wise and wonderful posters! Do try to ask your Pdoc! i Hope and Pray that things will turn out well for you! i think it is your right to ask! What matters in my opinion is that you're getting the right treatment though! Sending many safe, warm hugs to BOTH you, @gevansd, your Family, your Friends and ALL of your Loved Ones! Keep fighting and keep rocking NO MATTER WHAT HAPPENS, OK?!

[gevansd]

Thank you so much! Everyone is so nice and helpful and I appreciate the hugs!

[*Beth*]

There's definitely a lot of info online, but so much of it is misleading and confusing. Nothing replaces the knowledge and experience of a good psychiatrist.