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Bipolar
I think I might be bipolar. How can I tell? And can I get tested w/o my parents knowing bout it?
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yes, go to a phyciatrist. patient confidenciality.
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aw..well just talk to a close friend or realitive who can drive and ask them to keep it private (make sure its someone you trust) and go get tested! good luck hun! i'm here for you! =)
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There are a variety of excellent medical websites which can describe the symtpoms of bipolar disorder; if you suffer from many of them (or still feel you are bipolar), then it's important to see a doctor in person.
You'll need to tell your parents for a variety of reasons. First, there's no handy ten question checklist which you can 'take' to diagnose yourself. A doctor will need to meet with you, probably a few times, to evaluate your symptoms. There are many disorders which are similar to bipolar disorder, and it's important to make sure s/he makes an accurate diagnosis.
Your parents will probably have to take you back and forth from the doctors. They'll also be responsible for paying for any medication - if your parents have insurance, chances are they'll still have to make a co-pay. This means paying for whatever the insurance company does not cover.
If you are concerned about your mental health, I would hope your parents would be people you could talk about. They love you and want the best for you; mental illness is nothing to be ashamed of. You need to talk to a professional and work with them to figure out the best way of treating you, and that plan will probably include your parents.
It can be tough to sit down and talk about these sort of things with them (maybe try writing a letter?), but you'll need their support to deal with any problems you might have.
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Being bipolar isn't something to be ashamed of.. so tell your parents. Im sure they'll help you out a lot. But this reminds me of something funny.. Erin Kelly.. you know what Im talking about.. hahahahaha...
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my father is bi-polar, and when he has manic episodes, he'll became sometimes really sad, and somethings really happy. but not a regular happy. he believes things that arent true. like that he knows someone who is on the FBI, or that he can fly. usually it isnt that serious and your maniac episode your mind races a little and you cant keep your mind on one thing.its like in all directions. those are all the obvious symptoms, but if you got tested youd want youre parents to know, becuase youll need meds and you cant get meds without them.
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if your mood changes drastically quickly. like, one minute your happy, and the next your sad or angry. i dont think theres anything wrong with being bipolar, its not like its an std or something, so you should go to your parents about it. if your bipolar, it can be hereditary.
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i would go 2 the doctors if i was u!! :)
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a lot of signals are things like, going from happy to raging, and finding an akward way of hurting yourself, and taking anger out on uninvolved people. There is a site on the internet, medicine.com/bipolar, check it out
Lizzy
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What makes you think taht you might be bipolar like what do you do to make yourself think this?
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