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I was diagnosed with major depression and bipolar disorder what does this mean?
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Bipolar disorder: Presents with periods of major depression ; periods of elevated mood or irritability and high energy. If both the diagnoses were for this period of time, it is likely that you are in a phase when you are depressed.
Answered 11/29/2013
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