Bipolar Disorder VS Depression

Clinical depression and bipolar disorder can be confusing for everyone: the diagnosed person, their friends and family, and people seeking to learn more about mental health. Major Depression, Major Depressive Disorder, and bipolar disorder often have overlapping symptoms, but this is not always the case. What are the Differences Between Depression and Bipolar Disorder? Watch this video to find out!

#depression #bipolar #psych2go

Related Video(s):
8 Signs of Major Depressive Disorder

Bipolar Disorder - What is it?

Credits
Writer: Carley Swanson-Garro
Script Editor: Rida Batool
Script Manager: Kelly Soong
VO: Amanda Silvera
Storyboarder: Francesco Parente
Animator: Susan King
YouTube Manager: Cindy Cheong

References:

American Psychiatric Association (2013). Diagnostic and statistical manual of mental disorders (DSM-5), 5th ed.

Butler, M., Urosevic, S., Desai, P., Sponheim, SR., Popp, J., Nelson, V.A., Thao, V., Sunderlin, B (2018). Treatment for bipolar disorder in adults: A systematic review. Comparative Effectiveness Review (208, 18-EHC012-EF). Rockville, MD: Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality. doi: 10.23970/AHRQEPCCER208.

Resources:
National Suicide Prevention Hotline: [phone]

Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) Treatment Referral Helpline: 1-800-662-HELP (4357).

[ThaReaper]

I actually really wanted to know the difference, thank you so much.

[sugarysmile.]

Girls in my school keep on telling other people they have depression, anxiety and bipolar disorder and people need to worry about their condition. These illnesses are a serious matter and I hate the fact that they didn't take it seriously. There are other people in the world that actually have mental illness and they are the ones that really need help.

Sorry, I felt like I should talk about it here.

[emiliorene]

I would like to know about differences between bipolar disorder and borderline personality disorder

[blep]

I have intense highs where I'm suddenly super happy with my body (actually even enough to eat properly and not feel bad afterwards), happy, motivated, able to multitask and have so many ideas at the same time. But a few days later, or even just the next day, I feel extremely down and hate myself, I feel depressed and overthink everything that happened in my past.
I'm not sure if I just have intense mood swings or some sort of disorder, but I also don't want to talk about it with my parents...

[lylasense]

The proportion is why I often tell my friends that what I have is depression. Bipolar disorder is much less understood.

[alyxzwi]

I was misdiagnosed for 10 years: depression, anxiety, and ADHD. None of the medications worked and I kept persisting until I finally found the right doctor. I was properly diagnosed a few months ago with bipolar II with proper medication. It's important to educate ourselves and others and learn the symptoms. I really wish I had been diagnosed properly sooner, because antidepressants can make bipolar so so so much worse. Really messed me up for years.

[sophiatheegg]

friends: you’re depressed
siblings: yeah that’s depression
parents: i think you have depression
youtube reccomendations: Yo youre depressed
online test results: severe depression

me: yeah but what if i’m.... not
(i’m scared i’m really not depressed, even though i have almost all symptoms of it. I’m worried i won’t be depressed and everyone will leave me, thinking i just wanted attention)

[thegangsallhere]

HEY PERSON SCROLLING
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JUST HANG IN THERE YOU’LL
BE ALRIGHT :)

[senroillust]

Idk why i suddenly interested in psychology, quarantine got me really bored. But at least i got more education

[badvibesforever_]

Says “anxious movements” so I look down and stop my leg shake resume video and there it is again

[bhavyab]

Hi there. You've found this comment from the sea of comments.

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Remember, you make difference in this world. Stay safe, stay happy.

Hope you have a good day/night.
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[HoneybThings]

Honestly I just sat here watching this knowing and having diagnosed manic depressive bipolar disorder, just to see what symptoms I have, and cross it off a list like “I have this, and this, not this” like some weird game. Although nice information to know

[SontAnimation]

It’s ok- i’m starting to feel ok with depression. But i can’t tell this to my parents, only my friends.

[calliethewolfcat]

I was misdiagnosed with depression as a child, and was given a medication which set off a serious manic episode. Seven years or so later, another doctor- despite mine and my family's concerns- prescribed that same medication. I had another episode and had to stop immediately.

Just this last year, a much more experienced mental health professional diagnosed me with Bipolar Disorder. Thank you for explaining some of the differences between the two illnesses.

[rrrawand]

please do an ocd video next! ocd is so misunderstood! 🥰❤️

[tommybuchanan]

Thank you so much, a friend of mine deals with both of these and I wanna make sure to be there for them and understand them

[UltimateDragon]

As an auto racing fan, I know of 2 different drivers; One who suffers from Bipolar Disorder, & one who suffered from Depression. Both of these drivers were drivers who were suspended by the sanctioning body they raced in for substance abuse.

The driver who suffers from Bipolar Disorder wasn't diagnosed with Bipolar Disorder until after he was banned for life from that particular sanctioning body. He was originally misdiagnosed with ADHD at the age of *5.* After he was properly diagnosed with Bipolar Disorder, things were way better for him. Though he doesn't race any more after a crash in a different racing series left him paralyzed, his mood has massively improved.

The driver who suffered from Depression tragically had a much worse fate. Though never banned for life this driver was suspended twice. The second one being controversial because it was alleged he was suspended for refusing to take a drug test. However the massively underreported truth was he had just suffered a concussion after a crash & the medics refused to do proper medical treatment to make sure he was ok, instead only caring about a "random" drug test... It was never known that this driver suffered from Depression, until after his death 2 & 1/2 years later... from a suicide.

The driver who succumbed to Depression changed my view completely on auto racing's drug policies & the people suspended because of them. I wish information like this was more widespread so more people can be educated from it so it can help people.

[rachelmcclain]

I used to be depressed but now I try to stay positive, but it gets hard when everyone tries to purposely make me feel bad, and it works. I'm trying to figure out what the deal is with myself, I know my mom is bipolar tho too.

[itsmagdalenaaa]

video: *published 1 hour ago*
some comments: *say they’re from 1 week ago*

[caitlintuesdae]

Great explanation of Bipolar Disorder. I have Bipolar 2. My Dr misdiagnosed me with MDD when I was about 14, started treating me with Prozac and it caused me to rapid-cycle! Worst episode ever. I don’t often hear people talk about that aspect so it was good to hear. Thank you.