2006-10-10 06:01:59 · 10 answers · asked by Sydgirl 1 in Health ➔ Mental Health
bipolar disorder has episodes of both extremes....depression and at other times vibrant and seemingly "alive." manic depression is pure depression. it would be best to consult a literary source for the clinical guidelines..of what constitutes each condition.
2006-10-10 06:10:53 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
None. "Bipolar" is the politically correct term for manic/depressive disorder.
Numerous terms have been changed since the 70's so victims of the disorders wouldn't be stigmatized by the negative connotation the original term emoted in people.
Would you rather be "retarded" or "special"?
Would you rather be a "homofagotite" or "gay"?
Would you rather be an "adulterer" or have an "affair".
A rose by any other name would smell as sweet. Evidently so would bullshit.
2006-10-10 06:12:48 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
It is the same thing. Bipolar disorder is the medical terminology for manic-depressive disorder (which is the older terminology)
2006-10-10 06:04:49 · answer #3 · answered by goyang333 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Bipolar is the modern term for manic depression.
2006-10-10 06:09:40 · answer #4 · answered by aria2323 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
There is no difference except for the new name.
2006-10-10 06:16:40 · answer #5 · answered by Jacks036 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
They are same thing old and new
2006-10-10 06:10:20 · answer #6 · answered by pattibcacl 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
They are the same thing.
2006-10-10 06:03:43 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
they are different they go kinda hand and hand though i think :)
both are chemical imbalances
2006-10-10 06:04:23 · answer #8 · answered by steph 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
same thing, chemical imbalance
2006-10-10 06:16:29 · answer #9 · answered by Jenna 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
they're the same thing.
2006-10-10 06:09:53 · answer #10 · answered by answer away 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋