Is bi-polar the same thing as manic-depressive? And is either the same as schizophrenic?

Answer 1

Bi-polar and manic depressive the same mental disorder-a chemical imbalance of the brain which is usually treated with Lithium and it stabilizes the brain-the manic part is very happy and can do all-the extreme but then eventually comes the depression also to the very extreme-this condition requires Psychiatrist treatment for only doctor that can prescribe the medication which allows people having this to lead normal lives. Schizophrenic is different psychological disorder where the person hears voices when no one speaks and sees things that are not there-again can be treated medication by a Psychiatrist.

Answer 2

Bi-polar is basically the same thing as manic-depressive, and it can also be the same as schizophrenic as with any illness there are various degrees of the symptoms. Just like two people with the flu will have different ailments. Bi-polar is quite popular right now and many people who are depressed, or just want an excuse to act out now claim they are bi-polar, which is a much more serious condition.

Answer 3

"Bipolar Disorder" is simply a newer term for "Manic-Depressive Illness". Schizophrenia is a different illness although the two disorders can share similar symptoms. Schizoaffective Disorder is an illness that has significant symptoms of both Bipolar Disorder and Schizophrenia. It's a bit confusing, even to psychiatrists. Typical "Schizophrenic" symptoms such as delusions, hallucinations and catatonic behavior are also seen in severe mania and psychotic depression.

Answer 4

Bipolar disorder and Manic Depression are the same illness. Manic depression is the old term used years ago. They changed it because their are multiple types and forms of bipolar illness that don't include mania or depression alone.

Schizophrenia is a completely different disorder that involves delusions, hallucinations, hearing voices, being paranoid that everyone is out to get you, some times becoming comatose, and other psychotic behaviors.

Bipolar illness can sometimes mimic schizophrenia during a manic episode. Severe mania can include hallucinations, psychosis, paranoia, violent behavior and other behaviors also seen in schizophrenia.

Answer 5

Bi-polar is the same as manic depression just the better way to call it. Schizophrenia is completely different. However you can be Bi-polar with psychotic symptoms.

Answer 6

As someone who is diagnosed with bi-polar disorder, I can tell you that bi-polar and manic depression are the same thing.

http://www.nimh.nih.gov/publicat/bipolar.cfm

Schizophrenia, though not better or worse than bipolar, is a different disorder.

People with bipolar, however, can experience psychotic symptoms which are very similar to some of the symptomology of schizophrenia.

Answer 7

The newer term for manic-depression is Bipolar Disorder. There are different types of bipolar disorder. But there is also a disorder that is called schizoaffective disorder. It is a combination of the mood disorder and the thought disorder found in schizophrenia. There is also bipolar disorder with psychosis. It really is a good idea to ask a psychiatrist because they specialize in this are and have years of experience of diagnosing these disorders. Sometimes symptoms and diagnosis' can change over time. It is a lot of learning and reading...great websites are available. Good luck!!

Answer 8

bi-polar is the new name for manic-depressive . no they are not the same as schizophrenic. but some one who is by-polar can also be skixophrenic to

Answer 9

bi-polar is not quite the same as manic depressive nor schizophrenic but they are similar. Bi-polar can be like having panic or anxiety attacks.

Answer 10

Bi Polar and Manic/Depressive are the same illness. Shizophrenia is a different illness.