Read about Tests for Bipolar Disorder at BPHope.com

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• Read about Tests for Bipolar Disorder
• at
• BPHope.com

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• BPHope.com is a website dedicated to the
  treatment, nurturing and hope for people with
  bipolar disorder. They offer innumerable articles
  on everything ranging from the symptoms of
  bipolar disorder and what its like to have
  bipolar disorder, to how to manage family life,
  work and dating. Their community forum is the
  perfect place to voice concerns, ask questions
  and seek out others who are experiencing the same
  thing in life.

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• When it comes to getting a test for bipolar
  disorder and subsequent diagnosis, consult a
  doctor. There are a number of exams and tests for
  bipolar that are performed to determine the
  existence of bipolar disorder. First, there is a
  physical exam. This helps the doctor determine if
  there are any other medical issues present that
  might be the cause of the symptoms the person is
  experiencing. Secondly, there is a psychological
  evaluation.

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• During this test for bipolar disorder, the
  person is asked to fill out a questionnaire and
  also answer questions surrounding their thought
  patterns, behavior and feelings. Family and
  friends may be asked to contribute their
  knowledge and information about the individuals
  moods and behavior, as well. The next step in the
  test for bipolar disorder is mood charting.
  Keeping a daily record of sleep patterns and
  moods will help accurately pinpoint if the
  individual is suffering from bipolar disorder.

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• And finally, the doctor compares the
  individuals symptoms with the criteria already
  in place for bipolar disorder and other related
  disorders. It is only after going through this
  battery of bipolar tests that a person can
  legitimately be diagnosed one way or the other
  with having bipolar disorder.

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• At BPHope.com, you can find a number of
  articles centering on tests for bipolar disorder.
  Some of these articles include
• SoundOFF! Bipolar Your Memory. This
  article is actually a list of answers by
  BPHope.com readers answering the question, How
  do brain blips affect your life and how do you
  handle them?
• The Cognitive Connection by Jamie Talan
  talks about the bipolar brain fog and how to
  manage it.
• When 9 to 5 Distresses the Mind by Melody
  Moezzi talks about how bipolar disorder affects
  working a normal job.

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• Bipolar tests are crucial for an individuals
  physician to determine whether or not they have
  bipolar disorder. Some individuals may even have
  a dual diagnosis of having bipolar disorder and
  ADHD. Whatever the situation, BPHope.com offers
  harmony and hope for those living with the
  disorder.

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