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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]I think some of this is not out of the ordinary but from what I see with my kids and friends’ kids, your son’s behavior is on the extreme end. I think it’s good that you’re taking him to a doctor.

For perspective, what you’re seeing is in line with the onset of my son’s bipolar disorder. Not saying your son has bipolar, just that he seems beyond the bounds of ordinary teen behavior. [/quote]

Op here. Thank you and yes I have been concerned about bipolar for a while now. We don’t have a family history of it, but the signs seem to be there. I appreciate the validation.  It’s been on my radar for a while, but the psychiatrists have said they don’t diagnose bipolar in minors. [/quote]

Bipolar should have cycles between depression and mania - either florid or hypomania.  Yes, some mania presents as dysphoric, I.e. irritable, but there should be other accompanying signs in mania - staying up late, increased goal or pleasure directed activities, etc.[/quote]

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