hollyk asked this question on 3/29/2000:

a student takes psychotopic drugs and is classified as bi-polar??i am clueless.

toys999 gave this response on 3/29/2000:

Dear hollyk,Are you this student? This is a statement more than a question.Are you questioning the diagnostic criteria for bi-polar and seeking clarification? Bi-polar Disorder is one of the severe mood disorders characterized by periods of mania (elation and irritability,excess energy,impulsiveness,etc.) and periods of depression that may render a person almost catatonic in the severest state. This is a very simplistic explanation.Refer to a DSM 1V manuel. If you tell me more I can be more explicit.

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