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The Truth About Bipolar: What You Need to Know
If you've ever wondered whether bipolar disorder is being misunderstood, overdiagnosed, or confused with ordinary anger and depression, this episode is going to challenge what you think you know. Dr. Jerry Cunningham breaks down the real DSM-5-TR criteria for Bipolar I and Bipolar II Disorder in plain language and explains why the difference between depression, mania, and hypomania matters more than most people realize.
You'll learn what bipolar symptoms actually look like in real life, how mania develops, why sleep and impulsivity become major warning signs, and how antidepressants can…
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