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Reedy,
The reason that the term "bipolar" wasn't around when you were a kid is because it was called "manic-depressive disorder" then. Now, it's changed again to dipolar spectrum disorder. Medicine, and medical terms, like many things, are constantly evolving as knowledge is gained about how the mind works. Many people don't recognize the new terms as being the same illness.
I wish you well. I agree it can be very difficult to diagnose and treat. It's criminal how our ineffective medical system tears families apart in order to get treatment! Hopefully, this new administration will deal with this travesty.
Shalom!
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