Hey there.... Can your regular General Physician dianousge you as being bipolar???
2007-05-31 15:09:29 · 5 answers · asked by Kimberly 1 in Health ➔ Mental Health
* Gone to see a professional becuase of this, they say no! but GP still thinks i am because of reactions to medicines and family comments
2007-05-31 15:20:46 · update #1
Yes.
However, GPs are NOT specialists in the area of psychiatry, and frankly, you would be wise to take most psychiatric diagnoses from GPs with a grain of salt. It is the equivilent of employing your allergist to adminster anesthesia. Yes, both are doctors, but both specialize in radically different areas of medicine.
For a thorough evaluation and appropriate treatment for bipolar disorder, you would be well served to see either a psychiatrist (M.D.) or a psychologist (Ph.D./ Psy.D.)
2007-05-31 15:12:55 · answer #1 · answered by michele 7 · 1⤊ 1⤋
Yes, I have been diagnosed as bipolar 2 from a regular doctor. The problem is when they want to put you on medicine. I would suggest seeing a therapist to have them decide what is best. They know all of the right medicines and what doses to start at.
2007-05-31 22:19:51 · answer #2 · answered by KanCutie 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋
I don't really think so unless they specialize in mental health but hey what do I know
2007-05-31 22:23:23 · answer #3 · answered by Muffin 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
a good g.p.will refer you to a psychiatrist knowing that he/she is better equipped to diagnose such a disorder.
2007-05-31 22:18:55 · answer #4 · answered by racer 51 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
they can say what they think you have ,but ,they have to send you to a psychiatrist to prove it
2007-05-31 22:15:13 · answer #5 · answered by caffsans 7 · 0⤊ 1⤋