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I want to know what is the difference between depression and bipolar disorder?

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Dr. Alan Ali answered

Specializes in Psychiatry

Bipolar: Bipolar depression is a type of bipolar disorder when pt. Is in phase of depression. Bipolar................Phases of depression alternating with manic/hypomanic phases. Depression..........No manic/hypomanic phases. Sad.................Seasonal changes in moods.

Answered 4/25/2013

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