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How are mild depression, severe depression and being bi polar different?
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Mild depression: May have minor impact on quality of life or function. Severe depression has a major impact on the quality of one's life and function (in a number of areas). Bipolar disorder combines periods of depression with episodes of increase energy, elated or irritable mood ; increased impulsivity.
Answered 9/2/2017
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Depression, Bipolar: Mild Depression has feelings of sadness, hurt and upsetness; does not much affect functioning. Severe Depression has marked sadness, with feelings of hopelessness, worthlessness, suicidal ideations. Bipolar Disorder has history of Manic Episode with elated mood, flight of ideas; and Depressive Episodes. See Psychiatrist for Diagnosis, Therapy and Medication. Your Emotional Health is Precious!
Answered 10/27/2017
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