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15 Yr Old, Having Manic, Depressive Moods. Can It Be Bipolar ?
hello, i fear i may be bipolar, can you help me? i m a 15 year old girl and i have manic and depressive days i usually have about 1- 2 weeks of being in a depressive mood and then maybe 2 days of being in a manic mood. i don t know whether to go to the doctors about it or not? i haven t been going to school alot lately and it s worrying my mum.
Tue, 30 Oct 2012
Hello and welcome to Healthcare Magic. Thanks for your query.
You appear to be suffering from a mood disorder, probably cyclothymia or could be even bipolar disorder. You definitely need to see a doctor for this. You will need a detailed psychological assessment and further treatment. There are effective treatment options - in the form of medication or counselling / psychotherapy which will help you overcome your problems.
Wish you all the best.
- Dr. Jonas Sundarakumar
Consultant Psychiatrist
You appear to be suffering from a mood disorder, probably cyclothymia or could be even bipolar disorder. You definitely need to see a doctor for this. You will need a detailed psychological assessment and further treatment. There are effective treatment options - in the form of medication or counselling / psychotherapy which will help you overcome your problems.
Wish you all the best.
- Dr. Jonas Sundarakumar
Consultant Psychiatrist
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Hi friend
Welcome to Health Care Magic
No need to fear at all.
Take you mother into confidence
You SHOULD GO TO A DOCTOR. See a Psychiatrist, as soon as possible.
Techniques of diagnosis and treatment are well advanced and established nowadays - you could almost lead a normal life. Help will not come by itself - "Ask and it will be given."
Take care
Wishing you speedy recovery
God bless
Good luck
Welcome to Health Care Magic
No need to fear at all.
Take you mother into confidence
You SHOULD GO TO A DOCTOR. See a Psychiatrist, as soon as possible.
Techniques of diagnosis and treatment are well advanced and established nowadays - you could almost lead a normal life. Help will not come by itself - "Ask and it will be given."
Take care
Wishing you speedy recovery
God bless
Good luck
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