Posted by Sobriquet Style on May 8, 2006, at 12:03:27
In reply to Difference between Bipolar I and II, posted by crystee on May 8, 2006, at 11:24:14
>Which one is bipolar affective disorder?
They both are. Affective, in medical terms, means "mood". Hence they are both *mood* disorders.
>I haven't been given a number to add on to my bipolar dx, it's just bipolar for now.
Try not to worry, the European discription doesn't have one - it is just Bipolar Affective Disorder. If you've suffered from severe mania with possible psychitoc symptoms, you're likely to be classified as bipolar 1. If your mania has been fairly mild, eg not requiring hospitalization and no psychotic symptoms, its likely to be 2.
For a further description - in depth - check out http://www.mentalhealth.com/
1. Click the contents tab
2. Click Bipolar disorder
3. Click description
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