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janejr
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March 7, 2006, 9:10 am PST

Difference between I and II

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 okay, I must have had the two backwards.  Evidently your Dr. told you bipolar II is "non psychotic episodes" so then type I must be the ones with psychotic episodes which is often found in schizoprenics.  I was almost sure it was the other way around. Hrmm....I will have to consult with my buddy the psychologist to make sure I've got it right.
Yep - you do have them backwards.  Just do a google or yahoo search.  I has the psychotic episodes, etc.  II is the milder form.  That is what is so confusing about the woman who is scheduled to be on the show today, as well as some of the responses I am reading here.  In fact, I only see my doc. every few months for med. checks and lead a normal life.  Even off meds. I was never psychotic, deeply depressed, manic, violent, etc.  Type II is so difficult to diagnose because it IS so mild that it mimics regular anxiety and mild depression....
 
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canada220
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March 7, 2006, 2:43 pm PST

Please help i think my husband has bipolar

Quote From: liatsunami

 okay, I must have had the two backwards.  Evidently your Dr. told you bipolar II is "non psychotic episodes" so then type I must be the ones with psychotic episodes which is often found in schizoprenics.  I was almost sure it was the other way around. Hrmm....I will have to consult with my buddy the psychologist to make sure I've got it right.

  

 I believe my husband who i am currently separated from has some sort of bi-polar disorder.  He will not go to a doc and is in denial.  He gets mad, irritable, so easy.  He also thinks he is the best thing at his job.   

He is pushing me away and i want to help.  I am sort of lost and need help.  I want to make the marriage work.  I really feel my husband is afraid.  I am in Canada and he is in the states. 

  

If anybody can help me i would really appreciate it 

  

thank you 

  

Canada220 
 
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