Resource Article BiPolar vs Depression
Information: What Is the Difference Between Depression and Bipolar Disorder?
Depression and bipolar disorder are two mood disorders that have many similarities. However, they have key differences that are essential to understand for the sake of effective treatment.
Mental health is becoming more of a mainstream topic, an incredible advancement that normalizes the experiences of many. As such, isn’t uncommon to hear someone say they’re feeling depressed.
However, clinical depression, also known as major depressive disorder, isn’t just feeling sad. It is a persistent feeling of hopelessness and emptiness, losing interest in things that used to excite you, and several other symptoms including changes in sleep, appetite, and thinking.
Depression
Persistent feeling of hopelessness and emptiness
Changes in appetite, sleep, thinking
Significant fatigue
Bipolar Disorder
Marked by episodes of mania or hypomania and depression
May cause impairment or require hospitalization
May have feelings of extreme energy when manic
Similarly, some may casually say they’re bipolar because they’re feeling a wide range of moods. But bipolar disorder is marked by episodes of mania or hypomania and depression that significantly impact your life.
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