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I was recently diagnosed with bipolar disorder type 1 with psychotic features. what is the difference between bipolar type one and bipolar type two?

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Dr. Heidi Fowler answered

Specializes in Psychiatry

Bipolar Disorder.: Psychosis can occur with Bipolar I Disorder and there must have been at least one period of elevated, expansive, or irritable mood lasting a week or longer. One does not develop psychosis with Bipolar II Disorder & the period of elevated mood does not last as long.

Answered 7/2/2020

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