What’s the Diference Between Bipolar I and II???

Question by marie h: what’s the diference between bipolar I and II???
My husband is bipolar but he doesnt know if he is type I or II.
Anyone can explain me more about this bipolar thing? is just so new to me. We’ve been married gor a year now and since we started dating I knew he had a problem but I still cant accept is bipolar disorder because he is fine most of the time… but other times he doesnt seem like himself…
Im reading a book called “loving someone with bipolar disorder” so far it has helped me to realize when is my husband and when is the bipolar speaking.
is just so overwelming I dont know what to do..
how do I know if he is type I or II.

Best answer:

Answer by Max
95% – Bipolar I
5% – Bipolar II

Virtually all Bipolar II cases evolve into Bipolar I cases.

Bipolar I – mania (euphoria, invinsibilty)
Bipolar II – hypomania (agitation)

http://www.mayoclinic.com/health/bipolar-disorder/DS00356

Answer by Meems
Bipolar I has more significant mania, while Bipolar II is hypomania. Bipolar II seems to have more depression symptoms than BIpolar I.

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