Manic Depression
Bipolar Disorder- symptoms treatment
Manic-depressives suffer from violent mood swings. These mood swings
can be quite violent form very elated (mania) to very low states. Sufferers
of this type of depression often experience both states but some
just experience going into the low or very depressed mood. There is
another name for this problem which is Bipolar Affective Disorder.
It affects approximately one person in a hundred sometime in their
lifetime and sufferers include teenagers as well as adults.
Do you suffer from this?
Your
depression will be much worse than most if you do. Typical depression symptoms will affect your way
of thinking and your ability to cope with normal problems in life and your extreme mood will last for
long periods of time.
Bipolar depression disorder- Common Emotional Symptoms
- lack of interest or apathy
- feeling exhausted
- feeling of anxiety
- no self-confidence
- constant unhappiness
- lacking hope and feeling inadequate
- having no joy or enthusiasm
- indecisiveness
- wanting to cry
- feeling irritable
- very low self esteem
- suicidal feelings
- feeling there is no future
- feelings of insecurity
- aggressive behaviour
Common Physical Symptoms
- Losing weight
- No appetite
- Difficulty sleeping
- Waking up early or during the night
- Stomach problems
- Crying excessively
Where does it come from and what should you do?
Mostly this illness seems to be genetic and runs in families. Its
source may lie in the brain and the disorder is its inability to control
moods. Medication can definately help. Stress may be one of the most
likely causes.
Depression sufferer? Should you be unfortunate enough to suffer you must see a doctor and seek psychological
help. Failure to seek help can lead to suicide so the most important
factor in any treatment is the sufferer's acceptance of some form of
counseling and/ or medication .
Psychologists provide support, education, coping skills training,
monitor symptoms and encouragement to continue medical
treatment. The psychiatrist monitors the medication that is necessary.
Most people with this depressive illness can be
helped with treatment
If you want to know more about symptoms click here
Recommended Reading
#1 An
Unquiet Mind - manic-depression, a remarkable personal testimony: the revelation of her
own struggle since adolescence
warning: if you are suffering from moderate levels of depression
always seek help and support from
a doctor - friends
are a great help too, please don't fight it on your own!
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