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Is there a way to differentiate between Bipolar and depression?
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My husband is extremely depressed (and has been for many years since the death of his brother due to a drug overdose.)He has been told he is a manic depressant and given medications which do not help him and I never see him in any type of mood that is typical of what has been described to me as manic…I have suggested he try an anti depressant instead of the bipolar medication to see if this makes a difference,but he seems to want to hang on to his bipolar tag rather than look to something else that may help him?This is very frustrating as his depression has a very negative effect upon both myself and our children… -
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Dr Simon Easterbrook-Smith
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I think that your husband (if he hasn't already) should see a psychiatrist (not a GP) about this.
Making a differential diagnosis between Bipolar and Major Depressive Disorder usually needs the skills of an experienced mental health professional.
The meds which are indicated for Bipolar compared to Major Depressive Disorder are quite different so getting the Dx right is really important.
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