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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]Bipolar is not always about extreme behaviors.   My husband is bipolar and he presents in hypomanic moods instead of full on mania.  
Kids can act very different in school than home.

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Yes, this is one of the issues at play here.  At home we see a bizarre euphoria to the point where I could almost think she was high (and I do know that she is not) and the school sees anger and irritability.  The euphoria is new this year and.... very weird.

I am definitely on board with the evaluation at this point.  It may or may not be bipolar but we have no doubt that something is going on in her brain.  We can't live like this for another four years and if she doesn't get help she will derail pretty soon on the path she has set on.  She is also a pretty smart kid and I am really hoping that we can get her straightened out but we definitely need help to do it.  I am, however, very worried about the school suggestion of bipolar.  My husband made the appointment and they seemed confused and were asking about violence and suicidal behaviors (we've seen nothing like that).  In addition, I have a friend who is bipolar and she tends towards irrational anger and has not been able to succeed professionally.  So my husband and I are very concerned that our daughter might have this, based upon our experience with this (very loved) friend, and very much want to support her in finding a more positive path.

I want to thank everyone for the advice and comments.  I am reading with interest and am researching suggested resources.  [/quote]

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