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Is schizophrenia different than bipolar disorder?
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Schizophrenia &: Bipolar disorder are completely different disorders. Bipolar is a mood disorder with periods of depression & mania (excessive exuberance & unproductive energy). Schizophrenia is a thought disorder primarily including hallucinations, delusions & disorganized thinking & speech. Schizophrenia can include flat emotions, inability to experience pleasure & lack of motivation similar to depression.
Answered 5/12/2016
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Yes: Bipolar Disorder is a mood or affective disorder and Schizophrenia is a thought disorder.
Answered 5/4/2017
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