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Asked by Samantha on 2012-02-19

Bipolar Disorder Question

I'm a 17 year old female.I feel I may have a bipolar disorder.I go through extreme mood swings like going from being insanely happy to majorly depressed/angry in literally under 30 seconds.This happens MULTIPLE times a day.I know there's something wrong but my parents won't listen-what should I do?

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Ashley's Answer

Answered on 2012-03-09
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Your description sounds like rapid cycling Bipolar disorder. If this is the case, the first step I would suggest is to seek your doctor’s medical advice. He or she can provide you with further exploration of the symptoms that you are experiencing. In addition to your doctor’s information, I would also suggest seeking therapeutic support to manage the challenges of this particular disorder in everyday life. 

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