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Compare and contrast the characteristics of bipolar and major depressive disorder.

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Depression is recurrent or chronic feelings of sadness, worthlessness, or guilt.

Bipolar disorder is cyclical changes from depression to mania and back again.

Step-by-step explanation:

As mentioned previously, the most common misdiagnosis for bipolar patients is uni polar depression. An incorrect diagnosis of uni polar depression carries the risk of inappropriate treatment with antidepressants, which can result in manic episodes and trigger rapid cycling.

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