Compare and contrast the symptoms of major depressive episode, a manic episode, dysthymic disorder, and hypomania. Have you ever experienced or seen

Compare and contrast the symptoms of major depressive episode, a manic episode, dysthymic disorder, and hypomania. Have you ever experienced or seen someone experience one of these episodes? (If not, imagine that you have)  What were they like? What advice would you give to friends and family of someone suffering from one of these episodes?