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A Bipolar Disorder diagnosis can often be difficult to make because there are many similarities between bipolar and depression . While Bipolar I is marked by a full manic episode at some time in the individual’s life, Bipolar II is marked by depression and hypo-manic episodes, which are not as extreme as manic episodes and may therefore be easier to miss. Someone experiencing a full blown manic episode might end up in jail or even in the hospital, and so the circumstances and emotional state of that person are hard to ignore. This is why a Bipolar I diagnosis is easier to make than a Bipolar II diagnosis. Bipolar II, because it is a mix of bipolar depression and hypo-manic episodes, is easy to misdiagnose as depression, and it can be uncertain if it is bipolar disorder or major depression disorder. Depression Symptoms Depression symptoms include persistent feelings of sadness, the inability to enjoy activities the person previously enjoyed, changes in mood, changes in appetite, inabil...

What is Bipolar? Affecting more than 5.7 million adults in America, bipolar disorder is an illness that is characterized by wide variations in mood, behaviors, and thoughts. It is treatable, and with treatment those who suffer from it can expect to live their life normally. At BPHope.com, they want to bring together those who are suffering from bipolar disorder with information that can help them become more knowledgeable about the disease, including how others handle certain situations and the various treatments available. There is a genetic link to bipolar disorder and individuals with a parent with the disease run a 10-25% risk of developing it, too, while those with both parents affected run a higher risk of 10-50%. The genetic link, in combination with environmental factors like sleep habits, lifestyle habits, and stress, can take part in the development of the disease, which has a usual onset at the time of adolescence. Types of Bipolar Bipolar disease varies from one a...