Do you go to a doctor or psychiatrist to diagnose bipolar disorder? ?

Question

its all in the question really, could someone please tell me. and if you have to go to a doctor what do they check? i have a big fear of needles so i'd like to no.....thank u in advance XD

Answer 1

Doctors do diagnose bipolar disorders. I am not sure if they should or not but I know of women that are on meds that have been given to  them by M.D.s for this disorder.

Answer 2

To be properly diagnosed with Bipolar disorder you will need to be an adult because it is possible that hormone activity can affect you mood in drastic ways which are similar to the stereotypical bipolar disorder.

Do you know that bipolar isn't really mood changes, it is a feeling of crushing depression, like long periods of brooding and then suddenly your mood speeds up(not improves really) but you find the need to be more enthusiastic and do things faster and faster when nobody can keep up with you and that is the drastic case of it.

I highly doubt you ar bipolar, I have encountered many people like you and have previously read and responded to your predicament.

You just need to relax, since you are only 13 things can affect you more but they will improve in the near future.

NO WORRIES FRIEND and a psychiatrist would be the best to diagnose you if you needed it.

Adios :)

Answer 3

First, there are no needles involved in diagnosing bi polar disorder.  There may be in TREATING it - for example if you have a psychotic episode that requires quickly sedating you.  Most of the time, however, medications for psychiatric disorders are given orally.  I hope this helps you be a little less apprehensive.

Second, a general practioner may "suspect" bi polar disorder from your description of what you are experiencing or from observing you, but they are not qualified to actually diagnose psychiatric disorders.  Some prescribe antidepressants based on a presumption of depression, for example, but they are not "specialists" in psychiatric conditions like a psychiatrist is.  It's really best to see a psychiatrist if you have the means to do so.  You wouldn't want your GP doing heart surgery on you, after all - wouldn't you rather a cardiologist performed that surgery?

Finally, pediatricians often use ethyl chloride spray on the site where an injection is going to be performed.  It numbs the area quite nicely.  I am a grandmother and my doctor still uses ethyl chloride before giving me an injection because I am so phobic about needles, I have been known to faint or get sick.  Next time you are due for an injection, it sure wouldn't hurt to ask the dr if you can have a spritz of ethyl chloride ahead of time.  If he/she is a compassionate soul,  he/she will understand that your phobia is not something you can help.  The very word "phobia" means "irrational fear" after all!

EDIT:  you may find this a very useful link re: bi polar disorder or any other medical questions you have:

http://medlineplus.gov/

Answer 4

no needles involved, you book and appointment at your GP/doctor and tell them you think you have mental issues and what you think your problems are i.e your symptoms and they will see if it is serious enough to refer you onto a specialist  

Answer 5

You are better to get your diagnosis from a physchiatrist and your meds, they know more about it.

Answer 6

You have to go to a psychiatrist. Primary Care Physicians are under "general practice". They do not specialize in mental health.