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By Nancy Schimelpfening, About.com Guide to Depression

Is It Bipolar Disorder or Depression?

Tuesday April 11, 2006
Are you currently diagnosed with depression, but suspect you may actually have bipolar disorder? Our Manic Episode Screening Test can help you become familiar with the symptoms of mania and determine if you may have experienced a manic episode in the past. While this quiz cannot take the place of a professional psychiatric evaluation, it will give you an idea where to start a dialogue with your healthcare provider. The test is free and completely confidential.

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April 12, 2006 at 11:24 pm
(1) Diane says:

when a person is in a manic stage are they very loud,unreasonable,voicetress. my son is SCHIZAFFECTIVE. I BELIVE HE IS IN A BIPOLAR STATE OR MANIC? WILL NOT TAKE MEDS. HE IS VERY HARD TO LIVE WITH. HE IS 33.PLEASE HELP ME UNDERSTAND THIS.I AM VERY NERVOUS,I AM 60. THANK YOU DIANE

April 13, 2006 at 2:56 am
(2) depression says:

I think this article might help you understand a little more about schizoaffective disorder:

Schizoaffective Disorder

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