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Bipolar, is that a type of anxiety disorder?

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Dr. Maureen Nash answered

Specializes in Geriatric Psychiatry

No: Bipolar disorder is in the mood disorder spectrum of illnesses. Anxiety disorders include panic disorder, obsessive complulsive disorder, post traumatic stress disorder, generalized anxiety disorder and phobias.

Answered 5/22/2015

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Bipolar Disorder: Bipolar disorder is not an anxiety disorder, it's a mood disorder. Mood swings, irritabiliy, insomnia, impulsivity, and so on...There are different kinds, some more severe than others, .

Answered 5/15/2015

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Dr. William Holmes answered

Specializes in Child Psychiatry

No - Different: These are two different types of problems, although they can occur together. Bipolar disorder has to do with severe and often unpredictable mood swings. Anxiety disorders have to do with a variety of problems that involve excessive worry, fearfulness, or panic.

Answered 5/8/2016

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