Dealing with the Depths of Depression « The unknown depressive

The symptoms of the depressive part of bipolar disorder are the same as those expressed in major (unipolar) depression . Because of the similarities in symptoms and the fact that manic episodes usually don’t appear until the mid-20s, some people with bipolar disorder may mistakenly be diagnosed with unipolar depression . This may lead to improper treatment because antidepressants carry the risk of triggering a manic episode.

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Dealing with the Depths of Depression « The unknown depressive

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