8 yrs. ago I was diagnosed with severe depression, and treated with mirtazapine. during the ensuing years I binge drink for 7-10 days 3 times a year. a fifth of vodka and a six pack / day. I don t eat. after I recover I m on a a high and go to concert, festivals , don t mind shopping or socializing. am I really bi-polar? I am a young thinking 71 year old living in a senior citizen apartment complex.
In bipolar disorder people could be having certain episodes feeling low, not interested in activities, disturbed sleep, poor appetite, low energy certain episodes feeling full of energy, increased activity, increased spending, increased talk , feeling excessively happy