About Bipolar Disorder: Bipolar I and II - What's the Difference?

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Bipolar Disorder Bipolar Disorder Symptoms / Diagnosis Treatment Coping and Support From Marcia Purse, your Guide to Bipolar Disorder The average person probably doesn't know that there is more than one form of bipolar disorder. The article below clarifies the similarities and differences between Bipolar 1 and Bipolar 2, the two best-known forms are (the third is Cyclothymia). Bipolar I and II - What's the Difference? The differences between Bipolar 1 and 2, as far as diagnosis goes, aren't as great as you might think. Here's a summary, illustrated by two characters, Robert (bipolar 1) and Hank (bipolar 2), to illustrate. See More About:  bipolar 1  bipolar 2  mania What Is Dysphoria? Dysphoria is a very misunderstood term, and dictionary definitions don't help. This article takes a look at the confusion and what dysphoria really means in terms of bipolar disorder. See More About:  dysphoria  depression  mania Family Doesn't Listen? Maybe They Can't Many of us find that when we describe a bipolar experience to a family member, he or she changes the subject or answers in a way that proves total lack of understanding. It's happened to me. But why? See More About:  impact of bipolar disorder  family support  family problems My Bipolar Journal: Taking Stock Moving forward through my online journal, it's now 12 weeks since I was diagnosed bipolar. As you read last week, I'm feeling really creative but really grumpy. So I put it all together and then presented the situation to my psychiatrist. See More About:  impact of bipolar disorder  personal experiences with bipolar disorder  Bipolar Disorder Ads Bipolar Disorder Bipolar Manic Anxiety Treatment Test for Bipolar Tratamento Bipolar Featured Articles Causes of Bipolar Disorder Family Issues Coping & Support Resources for Bipolar Disorder Forms of Bipolar Disorder About Bipolar Disorder on Facebook Follow on Twitter   More from About.com 2011's Cutest Winter Boots Snuggly snow boots are essential for women who live in cold climates, but still want to put their best foot forward. More> 10 Budget Work Essentials Figuring out how to pay for a fabulous work wardrobe can be a challenge. These 10 mix-and-max essentials are all under $50. More> This newsletter is written by: Marcia Purse Bipolar Disorder Guide Email Me | My Blog | My Forum   Sign up for more free newsletters on your favorite topics You are receiving this newsletter because you subscribed to the About Bipolar Disorder newsletter. If you wish to change your email address or unsubscribe, please click here. About respects your privacy: Our Privacy Policy Contact Information: 249 West 17th Street New York, NY, 10011 © 2011 About.com   Must Reads What Is Bipolar Disorder? Symptoms of Bipolar Disorder Diagnosis of Bipolar Disorder Treatment of Bipolar Disorder Our Community for Bipolar Disorder Advertisement