How to know a person is Bipolar

I'm not exactly sure what your question is. I am a person with Bipolar disorder. Mood swings are certainly a sympton of Bipolar but it doesn't mean said person is Bipolar. There are other symptons such as manic episodes, going on shooping sprees spending money they don't have. If at all possible, I think it'd be best to get said person to a psychologist to eveluated.

You may also want to visit the DBSA - Depression and Bipolar Support Alliance. There site is http://www.dbsalliance.org. There may be some helpful information on there for you.

My ex has many of the bipolar symptoms but never thinks there is anything wrong with him or his behaviors. It's always everyone else. Or it's other people's problem if they don't like how he is. Let me tell you this as a warning for your sanity...if a bipolar person is not willing to get help then you should remove yourself from their life. My daughter is diagnosed as bipolar. She is in therapy and also taking medication but she is still very difficult at times to deal with. It takes a saint to be able to live with and deal with bipolar in the same house without losing patience. The quickest way to see the temper in a bipolar person is to say no to them. Unfortunately, we can't say yes all the time. Also, fixed ideas...can't think of other things and the brain-gears shift slowly. Mania is often easier to deal with but still annoying...this is when they are extremely uplifted and giddy. Hide the credit cards at this time. Depression doesn't always look like depression. It can look like rage or aggravation, bad mood and/or pestering. Also likes to aggravate others when bored. Keep in mind there are many types of bipolar and what I am describing is a mixture of what I see and have seen with my family members. It is only a little bit of information as compared to the many resources that describe symptoms of each type of bipolar. My daughter is still a child and I have hopes that by the time she is grown she will be stable and ready to deal with life as it comes at her. Good luck with your situation. I hope it works out well for you.

My boyfriend has bipolar II and he was diagnosed about a month ago. I have learned quite a lot about it since we found out that what he had was not depression but the bipolar disorder. Just like the person you mentioned, he had violent mood swings and it is quite hard to recognize him at times. But these symptoms are completely normal. He is currently being treated with lithium - a salt based medication that is supposed to calm these mood swings and allow him to have a more objective look at things. He is also receiving psychotherapy once a week from his psychiatrist. There are a lot websites that can give you all the information you need on this disorder. If you like, send me a message and we can discuss it further. Stay strong and love this person as they are - that is what they need most.