Here, I put together all of the main points I have made in all of my theory videos regarding Bipolar Disorder, and then I provide links to each video, to make it easier for you to learn more! My blog: bipolar-or-wakingup.blogspot.com

How do psychiatrists know that a person has Schizoaffective bipolar type I disorder for sure? Is there any evidence or proof?

I have it but all is based on my symptoms such as suicidal ideations, homicidal, irritability, racing thoughts, obsessions, sleep problems. How Can psychiatrists tell that I’m mentally ill even though they didn’t draw blood or do MRI scans?

I’m 15 and i have reason to believe that i’m bipolar. Last year i tried to overdose but we didn’t think anything of it. I was only on lexapro for about 6 months. I have a really hard time in school and i can’t concentrate at all. And i’ll get these intense feelings of anger and or sadness. I don’t sleep much maybe 6 hours a night but normally 5 to 5 1/2 hours. I really don’t have any1 to go to cuz i don’t feel comfortable going to my dad. And i don’t really wanna go to the school counciler cuz she will make a big deal out of it. Now i don’t get thoughts of suicide but sometimes i feel so bad i just wanna lay on my bed and be isolated. Also my mom has been diognosed with bipolar. I believe that i go into hypomanic states. Because symptoms are excessive talking and moodiness which things can piss me off pretty easy. Please some1 help me and tell me what i should do cuz im tired of feeling this way. Thanks:)
also my parents are divorced and my mom lives 1200 miles away in houston texas

Is it possible someone with BPD type 1 can have hallucinations (hearing voices, but they do not give them commands, but they do communicate with them daily)? Or is this some other type of mental disorder with symptoms that mimic BPD?

I have my precription but for some reason I’m so afraud to take it. I have been treated for depression but after years without succcess I’ve been diagnosed with bipolar disorder. Why an I scared? And can anyone relate?

I know a person that took, lets say ( for information purposes only ) 5 bipolar tests online. Each test said this person was bipolar and should contact a doctor….lol, I took the test and answered the questions honestly and it said I was depressed. Anyways, how much weight should we give these online bipolar tests ?

I’m not looking for different disorders, just bipolar.

I am currently taking medication for Bipolar. Is there anyway to get off the medications totally. I am only 25 and dont wanna be on these for my life. Anyone know a cure or what are my options?

The reason I ask is someone I know was diagnosed as having both.

first, what are some syptoms?
and how hereditary is it? what is the likleyhood a child of a person with bipolar disorder would, in turn, be bipolar?