Basically the difference is in the severity of the mood swings. BP1 typically has more severe symptoms. BP II generally has less severe mood swings or less frequent. This does not diminish the disorder for either one or two. Bipolar disorder if a full spectrum disorder meaning that it runs from extremely severe to very mild symptoms. I will find you some websites that give information on the disorder. www.NAMI.org is one site that offers some good information and resources. I'll get back to you with more info. Glad you are here and seeking information. Knowledge is power so by all means empower yourself so you can find peace and stability.

I am just wondering how you are with dealing with having bipolar. I know that I don't think about it much and have not told many people. Really only family knows. That is probably why I go onto this ehealth stuff.

Hi there,
How long have you been diagnosed with BP 2? Are you currently on any medications?
Did you get a 2nd opinion on your diagnosis?

These are important questions as percription medications have been known to enduce symptoms of bipolar 2. Dr's do not know the side effects to all medicines, and they are very quick to diagnos people with BP2, often during 1 office visit and perscribe strong medicines after the first consulation. If there is even one shred of a doubt that you may not be bipolar 2, you may have post dramatic stress, or just plain anxiety that can be managed through talk therapy or a mild anti anxiety (to take as needed), or are on meds that could be enducing symptoms of the disorder, then you should definately get a second opinion, as an BP2 meds that are percribed will worsen your condition.



I wish you well

I recently had a neurotransmitter urine test and I was told my glutamate level was high,My Gaba was also high and after being on 60 mgs of prozac my seritonine level was still low.I am just wondering b/c I had that test and my psychiatrist told me I have bipolar type 2,she put me on Lamictal.Is her diagnoses totally acurate????I am just wondering???

Is she running a Lithium level on you. Usually, doctors are pretty much right on the money due to Bipolar symtoms being so promient in a person. Symtoms have a trait of thier own (so to speak).