A few weeks ago, in the Ask feature here at BipolarConnect, Nathan wrote:
"Is bipolar the same as schizophrenia? I know a person who has bipolar and another friend of mine says it's just a fancy name people use for schizophrenia. Is this true?"
My quick reply: "Absolutely not true. Bipolar is a MOOD disorder. Schizophrenia is a THOUGHT disorder. There is some overlap, but we can save that discussion for another time."
Now is a good time for that discussion. This week I attended the International...
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