In this video, I break down one of the most commonly misunderstood areas in psychiatry: the difference between Bipolar I, Bipolar II, and Major Depressive Disorder with mixed features. We talk about what truly defines a manic episode, what makes hypomania different, and why lifetime history matters more than how someone feels today. I also walk through the single most important question that often clarifies the diagnosis, plus what clinicians must rule out before labeling someone with a bipolar