AndreaB Posted April 4, 2009 Report Share Posted April 4, 2009 I'm 24 and I'm clinically depressed. A doctor at a psych ward I was in told me I'm bipolar. Now I had only met him for about five minutes and he's not my regular doctor. I'm not sure if I beieve what he says. He said something about the fact that I talk fast that's a symptom? I'm not sure. I am on meds prozac and welbutrin for my depression I also see a therapist once a week. I feel much better now. I guess my question is ....How can a doctor diagnose me with being bipolar in less than five minutes? finding my way 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JustTrying Posted April 6, 2009 Report Share Posted April 6, 2009 Rapid talking, movements and thoughts are a symptom. However some people act that way when under stress... so being a new doctor may have been stress. I suggest you see your regular doctor and discuss this with him/ her. JT Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lie_low Posted April 6, 2009 Report Share Posted April 6, 2009 (edited) I think just trying is right. It’s a symptom…but certainly not something to base a diagnosis on in the span of five minutes. Are you seeing a psychiatrist or therapist? If so, maybe you could mention it to them. Edited April 6, 2009 by Lie_low Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AndreaB Posted April 11, 2009 Author Report Share Posted April 11, 2009 yes I'm seeing both I'll ask them about it when I see them on my next appointment. Thank you Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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