Question by Edge of Reason: Would a diagnosis of Bipolar Type 2 stop someone immigrating to USA?
And one hospitalization for one week?
Can you not declare it, as the hospitals said it’s confidential and on your medical records?

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Question by Zannnt: Can I give someone who is Bipolar Alcohol?
My friend just turned 21 and I wanted to get him drunk but he is also Bipolar and takes medication I have no idea if he can drink with his medication, or what it could do to him. Of course I would do this in a safe environment like his home.

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If you know someone who has bipolar disorder and is on medication that impairs them to drive?
Who should you report to and how to go about it. I feel this person cant be on the road even if the medication is a RX and being taken as prescribed. What to do?

but I have not noticed any. How long do people go through the periods where they are feeling okay and when they are feeling bad?

How long does an episode last for someone who is bipolar?
And how often do the episodes come?

I know that it depends somewhat on the type of bipolar spectrum disorder you have, but it’s not too clear for me…

thanks for any help!

I heard psychiatrists/therapists simply ask certain questions to diagnose someone with a bipolar disorder. Are there any medical tests or something to test this? How do they know FOR SURE if someone is bipolar?
Is it possible for someone to have extreme mood swings due to weather changes or being inside for too long and not have a bipolar disorder.

I have a friend that recently got the diagnosis. He cannot hold a job, and has problems getting along with people. I suggested that he go on disability, so that he can get the medications he needs to get his life back on track.

Like say going from extremely sad to very hyper?

Just curious.