Avatar Posted by raven1210 223 days ago (Question)
My doctor diagnosed me with Bipolar II but im not sure I have this illness how can I be sure I have this and she didnt diagnose me wrong?


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Written by Edahn 223 days ago Rating: 0 | Rate Answer: + -

You can start by reading about the disorder and related disorders, and then talk about your concerns with your psychiatrist. You can also ask your psychiatrist to explain how he or she arrived at that conclusion and how he/she was able to rule out other disorders. You should be informed and involved with your own treatment. You can only be as sure as your doctor is, and you need to talk to them first.

Bipolar II - long explanation

http://www.psycheducation.org/depression/02_diagnosis.html

Short -

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bipolar_II_disorder

Alternative - Major Depression

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Clinical_depression

Written by Clyde 212 days ago Rating: 0 | Rate Answer: + -

I definitely would do some research online and through libraries and also discuss this with your psychiatrist/psychologist/therapist...that is/would be the best way.

Best,

Clyde


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