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Pietryhrd

Updated 10mo ago

Do I Have Bipolar Disorder?

Years ago, A psychiatrist i believe ( the persons who helps diagnose and prescribe stuff?) and she said she thinks i have bipolar disorder but then nothing ever happened after that jusy got depression pills and then went about my life and bow that she told me that, I don't know if me having Realy happy highs and super super lows are just cuz of ny life, or just because of bipolar? i don't even know if I actually have ut

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CoffeeAndDogs

1y

Like any medical condition, there are diagnostic criteria. If you are struggling to manage, I would seek out a proper assessment and diagnosis. Yes, a psychiatrist is the one who prescribes mental health medications. But typically, they will see you regularly to see how you're responding to medications. They also often talk about a treatment plan that includes psychotherapy as well.

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