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Originally Posted by waves
Do you have family that is bipolar? (feel free not to answer)
Generally those with Major Depressive Disorder who have episodes of "atypical" or mixed depression (or agitated depression) are not considered bipolar... but this will vary based on the clinician, and the gravity of the symptoms. Major Depression is common in relatives of bipolars, however, they are more likely to have atypical features including activation (agitated depression). This is more and more being considered to be a "bipolar spectrum" disorder... or soft bipolar as Mari was saying.
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Hi,
My mother's family tree has alcoholics and depressives. . . . Also folks with eating disorders, anxieties, ocd, . . .
Some of these people were diagnosed. Most were not.
Also, in a family like this, one might see sudden job / career shifts, moves across country / unwise financial moves. Actually, I think except for my brother, maybe most of my mom's family is conservative with money -- more depressed than anything else.
If you start looking at patterns you can find some answers for yourself.
M.