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Bipolar Disorder Symptoms and Checklist
Accurate
psychiatric diagnosis requires the following:
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* A full
physical examination to rule out physical disorders
presenting as mental disorders.
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* A full
diagnostic interview (including collaborative information
from family or friends when possible) done by a licensed
mental health professional:
* who is fully trained in mental health diagnosis, and
* who has sufficient knowledge of medicine to recognize when
the symptoms of a mental disorder are due to physical causes
(95.3)
Symptoms
of Depression
Check any symptoms
experienced for more than 2 weeks. If four or more of the symptoms for
depression or mania have been checked, physical and psychological
evaluation by a physician and/or mental health specialist should be
sought.
Symptoms of Depression:
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A persistent sad,
anxious or "empty" mood
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Loss of interest or
pleasure in ordinary activities, including sex
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Decreased energy,
lethargy, fatigue, feeling "slowed down"
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Sleep problems
(insomnia, oversleeping, early - morning waking)
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Eating problems
(loss of appetite or weight, weight gain)
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Difficulty
concentrating, remembering, or making decisions
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Feelings of
hopelessness or pessimism
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Feelings of guilt,
worthlessness, or helplessness
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Thoughts of death
or suicide; a suicide attempt
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Irritability
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Excessive crying
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Recurring aches and
pains that don't respond to treatment
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***If someone has recently experienced a loss, these
feelings may be part of a normal grief reaction. But, if the
feelings persist with no lifting mood, the person may need
professional treatment.
http://www.lorenbennett.org/recognition.htm
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