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How do you know if you are bi polar or depressed?
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Psychological eval.: There is more than 1 type of clinical depression. When a person has unipolar depression they either feel depressed or they have a relatively normal mood. Someone who has bipolar depression experiences periods of depression as well as episodes of increased energy level & mood that may be euphoric or irritable with rapid thoughts & possibly impulsive behavior. Seek psychological evaluation to know.
Answered 10/4/2016
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