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What are the causes of death from bipolar depression?

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Dr. Basem Shlewiet answered

Specializes in Psychiatry

Suicide is one : The risk of suicide is high in bipolar depression due to highly impulsive behaviors. Not to mention other results of self destructive behaviors. Drug use and so on.

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Answered 11/27/2017

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