I think i might have bipolar disorder, I ve looked up the symptoms online and i do match alot of them , I have also done a few online tests which are supposed to say whether or not i have it and every single one so far has said i have bipolar 1. Im 17 and i have never really been able to talk to my parents about things like this and i want to tell her that i think i may be bipolar but im scared she would tell me that im being stupid and i dont have it. im obviously not asking for you to diagnose me over the internet (that would be impossible) im asking if you could tell me what would happen if i go and see my local GP and tell them that i think i have bipolar? would they reffer me to someone else? or would they be able to diagnose me and prescribe me medication then and there?
Degree understand your concerns went through your details. I suggest you not to worry much. I sincerely think you are misguided by internet articles. Your symptoms may suggest that you have bipolar disorder. In actuality the extreme aggression and low mood states can be seen in so many teen aged people just because of their role confusion, low self-confidence etc. You must tell the symptoms to the GP. Bot that you have bipolar disorder. GP is supposed to diagnose you. Secondly, before going to GP make sure that you are not exaggerating your symptoms. If you require more of my help in this aspect, Please post a direct question to me in this website. Make sure that you include every minute details possible. I shall prescribe some psychotherapy techniques which should help you cure your condition further. Hope this answers your query. Available for further clarifications. Good luck.