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What Are The Symptoms Of A Bipolar Disorder?

Hi. I am very paranoid about people talking about me. I have periods of high and low. Is there a possibility i am bipolar . I went to a counselor and he said i have hypo manic behavior. What do you think about my symptoms? I talk loud as well without meaning to? Is this a symptom?
Thu, 28 Aug 2014
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Hello and welcome to Healthcare Magic. Thanks for your query.

I understand that you have been going through a difficult time due to your mental health issues. From the description of your symptoms, it is possible that you could be suffering from a Bipolar disorder. Bipolar dosorder is a mental illness which is characterized by alternating periods of depression and mania / hypomania.

However, you have also mentioned that you have paranoia that people are talking about you and that you talk loud without meaning to. These symptoms could be indicative of a psychosis. Since, you seem to have both mood as well as some psychotic symptoms, it is essential that you have a proper psychological assessment to detemine your diagnosis. It is difficult to pinpoint the diagnosis eith this very limited information and so a detailed history and evaluation is required. So, I would advise you to consult a psychiatrist for a detailed evaluation and further treatment.

Wish you all the best.

Regards,
Dr. Jonas Sundarakumar MBBS., DPM., MRCPsych.(U.K.)
Consultant Psychiatrist
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What Are The Symptoms Of A Bipolar Disorder?

Hello and welcome to Healthcare Magic. Thanks for your query. I understand that you have been going through a difficult time due to your mental health issues. From the description of your symptoms, it is possible that you could be suffering from a Bipolar disorder. Bipolar dosorder is a mental illness which is characterized by alternating periods of depression and mania / hypomania. However, you have also mentioned that you have paranoia that people are talking about you and that you talk loud without meaning to. These symptoms could be indicative of a psychosis. Since, you seem to have both mood as well as some psychotic symptoms, it is essential that you have a proper psychological assessment to detemine your diagnosis. It is difficult to pinpoint the diagnosis eith this very limited information and so a detailed history and evaluation is required. So, I would advise you to consult a psychiatrist for a detailed evaluation and further treatment. Wish you all the best. Regards, Dr. Jonas Sundarakumar MBBS., DPM., MRCPsych.(U.K.) Consultant Psychiatrist