Is there anyway I can be positive that I am bipolar disorder? A year and a half ago my parents suggested that I was bipolar.  I went to a highly reknowed PyschoPharmacolgist.  I filled out a ton of forms and the Dr. said I am Bipolar.  My "symptoms" include severe depression, horrible money management skills, and poor decision making skills.  No Manic episodes.  I am a recovering alcoholic sober for 3 years.  For the first time in my life I was fired in February.  Due to performance issues.  I have a problem with my memory mainly that I don't have one. Also, I can't concentrate or focus.  I take six different meds and I don't feel like they are doing me any good.  I feel like since I was diagnosed BP and started taking all of these meds that everything has gone down hill.  I know you aren't a  doctor.  I just want to hear your thoughts.  Is there anyway I can find out that I definitely am BP or not?  Has anyone felt "normal" after being diagnosed?  If you do feel normal could you tell me what meds you are taking email me at Zanneyk@yahoo.com.

Summarized question: How to get diagnosed with bipolar disorder and could you recommend any medication that makes it normal?