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How are depression and bipolar disorder similar to one another?
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Depression symptoms: The main similarities occur when comparing the symptoms of depression to the depression phase of bipolar disorder. The symptoms can include a depressed mood, inability to concentrate, loss of energy, difficulty sleeping, and thoughts of suicide.
Answered 10/24/2017
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Depression can be...: Part of bipolar disorder. It is one end of the pole in "bipolar ". The other end is mania or hypomania ( a little bit of mania). Depression is also seen without being part of bipolar disorder; then it is considered "unipolar" depression.
Answered 12/10/2013
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