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Bipolar II Disorder / BPII

By Kimberly Read & Marcia Purse, About.com

Updated October 06, 2006

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Definition:
Bipolar II Disorder - BPII for short - is an illness characterized by episodes of major depression alternating with hypomania. Unlike Bipolar I Disorder, BPII may not include any symptoms of psychosis. For more, see What is Bipolar II Disorder?
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