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Question: hi. i always feel stupid saying this and its exactly why i havent went to my own doctor about it. I think im bipolar. my mood would change from amazing and being full of life and nothing could bring me down, then after a month or two it would change to severe depression which would end up with me drinking everyday. and also there has been quiet a few times when suicide thoughts enter my mind, more than id like to admit. then id spin round after about month or two and then id be full of
life again. i dont know if i am bipolar or not but its the only thing i could come up with to try justify myself
life again. i dont know if i am bipolar or not but its the only thing i could come up with to try justify myself
Brief Answer:
urgent consultation advised, strong suspicion of mood disorder
Detailed Answer:
Dear,
Welcome to HCM
Thanks for writing in.
As i could understand here, your major worry is alternating spells of extreme mood. Presence of drinking and suicidal thoughts are further adding to the complications.
There primary conditions that we must consider is of mood disorder; a bipolar or more chronic and stable one of a cyclothymia.
For establishing a clearer clinical picture of your condition I may need to know
1) how long does the episode last? Weeks, months, days?
2) how many such individual episodes of "high" and "low" occurs in a single year?
3) history of similar complaints in family?
4) any history of childhood problems?
5) how is your family support? Family members?
6) how has the condition affected your daily work, study?
Considering the presence of suicidal thoughts, it is strongly advised to consult a psychiatrist urgently.
Kindly revert back with the information.
Regards,
Dr Pankaj Borade
urgent consultation advised, strong suspicion of mood disorder
Detailed Answer:
Dear,
Welcome to HCM
Thanks for writing in.
As i could understand here, your major worry is alternating spells of extreme mood. Presence of drinking and suicidal thoughts are further adding to the complications.
There primary conditions that we must consider is of mood disorder; a bipolar or more chronic and stable one of a cyclothymia.
For establishing a clearer clinical picture of your condition I may need to know
1) how long does the episode last? Weeks, months, days?
2) how many such individual episodes of "high" and "low" occurs in a single year?
3) history of similar complaints in family?
4) any history of childhood problems?
5) how is your family support? Family members?
6) how has the condition affected your daily work, study?
Considering the presence of suicidal thoughts, it is strongly advised to consult a psychiatrist urgently.
Kindly revert back with the information.
Regards,
Dr Pankaj Borade
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