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Hello, I took a bipolar quiz on psychology central and they scored me a mania score-36 and depression score-29 with a possible diagnosis of bipolar II. I had mood swings in the past and a period of depression just before major exam wherein I failed due to the exam anxiety and depression. I still am preparing for the need exam and do get mood swings often accompanied by self doubt and what-if-I-fail-again thoughts which takes long hours from my study routine. I sometimes get so irritated at normal things that my mother starts to scold me. How can I ascertain if I am really suffering from bipolar disorder or is it something else or is it completely normal?
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Dear lybrate-user, These quiz is only for screening. It just shows you need to be assessed by a psychiatrist. Please go personally to a psychiatrist, preferably with a reliable person who lives with you and who can describe your behaviour during moods. As you have rightly said, it may be bipolar, or something else or completely normal in certain situations.
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Definitive diagnosis can be confirmed only a after a clinical interview with a psychiatrist. Many of these online tools might throw false positive results. If you are in doubt consult a psychiatrist. All the best.
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