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<blockquote data-quote="klmno" data-source="post: 121573" data-attributes="member: 3699"><p>Hi, Pamela! I can't answer if that was truly cycling- I'd start logging it though and report to psychiatrist what you are seeing. What I wanted to mention is that apparently psychiatrists view the bipolar diagnosis differently because of dsm criteria and it being a little controversial- one very qualified psychiatrist that evaluation'ed my son believes that he is cycling- has manic states, stable states, has primary problem with depressed states, but is not "truly bipolar" and it didn't appear that she thought this due to rapid cycling that wouldn't meet dsm criteria. Others will have more experience with this than me and can offer more informed opinions, but I'm trying to accept that cycling with these moods or "states" doesn't necessarily mean bipolar- however, it might mean a mood stabilizer is going to be in the picture for a while. And, if he needs a mood stabilizer, it might be listed as bipolar not otherwise specified for insurance to cover cost of medications.</p><p> </p><p>Good Luck!</p><p> </p><p>I should add: it is about as clear as mud to me, too, but I feel much better now that I believe it is being treated appropriately- no matter what they want to call it!</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="klmno, post: 121573, member: 3699"] Hi, Pamela! I can't answer if that was truly cycling- I'd start logging it though and report to psychiatrist what you are seeing. What I wanted to mention is that apparently psychiatrists view the bipolar diagnosis differently because of dsm criteria and it being a little controversial- one very qualified psychiatrist that evaluation'ed my son believes that he is cycling- has manic states, stable states, has primary problem with depressed states, but is not "truly bipolar" and it didn't appear that she thought this due to rapid cycling that wouldn't meet dsm criteria. Others will have more experience with this than me and can offer more informed opinions, but I'm trying to accept that cycling with these moods or "states" doesn't necessarily mean bipolar- however, it might mean a mood stabilizer is going to be in the picture for a while. And, if he needs a mood stabilizer, it might be listed as bipolar not otherwise specified for insurance to cover cost of medications. Good Luck! I should add: it is about as clear as mud to me, too, but I feel much better now that I believe it is being treated appropriately- no matter what they want to call it! [/QUOTE]
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