Bipolar Disorder/Am I Bipolar

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Expert: Joyce A. Anthony - 3/25/2008


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I am not sure if i should be tested for bipolar disorder? my live in girlfriend and mother of one tells me how often and quick my mood changes and I have had violent outburst where i hit the wall have even hit her and break materials around the house then I'm fine.  I tend to pace around the house and want solitude but then want to socialize with people and I don't do it anymore and it happens everyday apparently to have shifting moods.  Is this bipolar are something else.

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Hi Terence:

I can't tell without being there and knowing a full history whether this is bipolar disorder you are dealing with or not.  There is definitely something going on.  I would suggest you make an appointment with a mental health counselor to discuss the issue.  Also, it would be beneficial to attend an anger management class.  No matter what we are dealing with, physical violence needs to be eliminated as soon as possible.
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I can answer questions dealing with bipolar disorder in a parent, yourself or your child. I can give suggestions and insight into what can be expected of many medications for bipolar disorder. My most extensive knowledge is in children with bipolar disorder. Here I can give advice on dealing with daily events, schools, medication and professionals.

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I am the daughter of a bipolar/schizophrenic parent, am bipolar myself and am raising a bipolar child. I have a background in Psychology from Gannon University, have run several parenting classes for those parenting bipolar children and have had extensive experience with medications, the school system, homeschooling a special needs child, dealing with counselors, doctors and other professionals in the mental health field. I write for a bipolar website, with the focus on educating the child with bipolar disorder on his/her illness.

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