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no such thing with that name, but there is schizoaffective disorder, somewhere between the two.
There may be two different disorders that exhibit characteristics of bipolar and schizophrenia.
The previous answer named one, Schizoaffective disorder, bipolar type. Persons with this disorder will experience psychotic symptoms (delusions, hallucinations, paranoia, etc) even if they are not in a mood episode. But they will also experience symptoms of a manic or depressed mood episode.
There are also many types of Bipolar disorder, and some people will experience the psychotic symptoms listed above, but only if they are experiencing a mood episode (manic, depressed, mixed). If the person with this disorder is not in a mood episode, they will not experience the psychotic symptoms.
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∙ 13y agoBipolar is also known as manic - depressive, because the individual alternates between manic activity and being in a depressed mood. Schizophrenia is more severe. The individual suffers from delusions, hallucinations and has difficulty with speech and thinking.
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∙ 13y agoBipolar, also known as manic-depressive, is where the individual alternates between states of manic activity and being depressed. Schizophrenia is more severe, where the individual suffers from delusions, hallucinations, and has difficulty with speech and thinking.
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∙ 10y agoBi-polar with Schizoaffective lapses could be characterized as a slippery road with potholes. Those suffering with bi-polar disorder tend to have a sine-wave of up and down functionality. Then, seemingly out of nowhere, the floor just falls out from under them. It's an event, not a habit. That's the schizoaffective part.
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∙ 11y agoSomeone with both schizophrenia and bipolar disorder has schizoaffective disorder.
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Can bipolar people have schizophrenic symptoms?
Bipolar Disorder and Schizophrenia have some symptoms that are quite similar. The main difference between these two is that schizophrenia's characterized by hallucinations and delusions while bipolar disorder is mainly manic behavior followed by periods of depression. Typically, bipolar behaviors are fairly distinguishable from schizophrenia, but there are some rare cases of schizo-affective disorder which is a combination of schizophrenia and bipolar disorder where there is a mood component accompanied by schizophrenia. In short, bipolar symptoms can be somewhat similar to schizophrenic symptoms, but unless the individual has schizo-affective disorder the symptoms won't be identical enough to confuse the two disorders with one another.
What features of bipolar disorder could possibly be mistaken for schizophrenia?
None. An individual with bipolar, also known as manic-depressive, alternates between states of manic activity and being depressed. In schizophrenia, the individual suffers from delusions, hallucinations, and has difficulty with speech and thinking.
What is the drug called depokote?
Depakote is an antipsychotic, mood stabilizer. They mainly describe it for Bipolar Disorder/Schizophrenia. It's almost related to Lithium which is also for Bipolar Disorder/Schizophrenia.
What is an example of mental health?
Schizophrenia, bipolar, alzeihmers, dementia
The difference between bipolar I disorder and bipolar II disorder is?
the number of depressive and manic episodes.
What is the Difference between bipolar and unipolar electronic device?
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What is geodon the medicine for?
It is for Bipolar disorder and schizophrenia
Can you get marijuana card for bipolar schizophrenia?
No, because medicinal marijuana is prescribed only for cases of terminal pain (i.e. with cancer). Marijuana doesn't alleviate any symptoms of Bipolar disorder or Schizophrenia.
What is olepra?
Olaziapine atypical antipsychotic used in schizophrenia and bipolar disorder.
Can a person be diagnosed with epilepsy schizophrenia and bipolar disorder?
Absolutely. Schizophrenia patients may also suffer from Bipolar disorder and recent studies show the two psychiatric disorders may share a common genetic cause. Epilepsy is over twice as common among people with Schizophrenia or Bipolar disorder than those without either disorder.
Is zyprexa a benzodiazepine?
NO. Zyprexa (olanzapine) is an atypical antipsychotic primarily used to treat schizophrenia, bipolar disorder (mixed/manic), agitation due to schizophrenia and bipolar, and for bipolar disorder (depressed state). It is occasionally used to treat treatment resistant depression, anxiety, insomnia, and anorexia.
What is serequial?
Seroquel is an anti-psychotic drug used for schizophrenia and bipolar disorder.
