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Can any doc tell me what's the difference between manic depression and bipolar disorder?

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Dr. Pamela Pappas answered

Specializes in Psychiatry

Same thing: Manic depression is an older term for bipolar disorder. They describe the same illness.

Dr Fowler and 2 doctors agreed

Answered 4/16/2016

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