Understanding the Difference Between Type 1 and Type 2 Bipolar Disorder

What's the difference between type 1 and type 2 of Bipolar Disorder? Currently, I am "unspecified" to which one if not both types. Any insight would help me.

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klazikel

9mo ago

I was originally diagnosed Not Otherwise Specified (NOS) when I was first diagnosed with Bipolar. After a few months, I was diagnosed Bipolar 2 due to my many hypomanic and depressive episodes, but no recorded manic episodes. A few years later, I had a full blown manic episode and my diagnosis changed to Bipolar 1. I am currently stable, thanks to a good med regimen, counseling, and my own coping skills. If you have any more questions or would like to chat, feel free to DM me any time.

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