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2012年9月2日 星期日

An Understanding of Manic Depression


It has always been like this for you. You can't remember the last time when something good has happened to you. You have always been feeling blue. Nothing goes right. You hate all those people who are always so excited about everything. Are you the only one who God has been so unkind to? If your answer is a yes to most of these questions, then you are suffering from a psychiatric disorder known commonly as manic depression. It is a mood disorder wherein abnormally elevated energy levels can be found. Depression, mania, hallucination and delusions are some of the common things which can be associated with. Don't feel like you are perhaps the only one with this disorder. Did you know that Vincent Van Gogh was believed to suffer from this bipolar disorder?

Symptoms of manic depression

Manic depression is also known as bipolar disorder. It is a challenge and a serious life long struggle. This psychotic disorder can be identified in three stages; Bipolar I, Bipolar II, cyclothymia, and major depression. This illness damages the person's ability to work, sleep eat or function normally. Moods vary from periods of elation an edgy behavior and periods of depression. When one feels so severely depressed, he or she gets prone towards more irresponsible and improper behavior. From poor judgments to wild spending sprees to extreme irritability, provocative and aggressive behavior all these are various symptoms of the bipolar disorder.

On the other hand, depressive disorder is characterized by some distinct behaviors. The person concerned is almost always in a state of hopelessness, guilt, worthlessness, irritability, suicidal, loss of interest in pleasurable activities and so on. They like to be left alone and not bothered at all. At times they also have been found to lose sleep and change their food intake patterns. These mood swings have been very difficult to understand by psychiatrists all over the world. bipolar disorder symptoms cannot be classified in watertight categories as the symptoms vary from person to person.

Diagnosis of bipolar disorder

Before moving on to the diagnoses of manic depression or bipolar disorder, it is important to understand the disorder correctly. A lot of symptoms of this mental disorder look similar to other brain diseases like schizophrenia or major depression. Incorrect diagnosis of the disorder has been found generally in cases where children are the patients. In case of schizophrenia, the patient display symptoms of hallucinations or delusions only but they are nor manic or depressive. Whereas it is not so when it comes to bipolar disorder symptoms. In this case he patient remains depressive or manic for a considerable period of time along with having hallucinations and delusions.

There is also a difference between bipolar and psychosis; another mental disorder. Bipolar disorder or manic depression may include a kind of psychosis. However several different brain disorders may cause psychotic disorder in a person like brain tumor, strokes, traumas etc. Bipolar may include a form of psychosis and so doctors take a considerable amount of time to come up with the correct cure. The symptoms of bipolar disorder may be pretty obvious but it is not caused by some other factors is not quite obvious.




The author is a doctor by profession and deals with different type of depressions like maniac depression [http://www.paindepression.info/], clinical depression, how to overcome depression etc. He is also a specialist writer and is writing articles on stress and depression [http://www.paindepression.info/about-us/] since a long time.





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2012年9月1日 星期六

Understanding Manic Depression


Manic depression is a type of depression where the person suffering from the ailment suffers from extreme lows as well as extreme highs. When someone who is manic feels low, they feel incredibly depressed. Many times they get so depressed that they feel suicidal.

Either before or after the depression, these people feel a euphoric high. They feel full of energy, like they can do no wrong. Sometimes they'll go days without sleeping and take on tons of new projects that they couldn't possibly finish. This type of depression is like being on a rollercoaster. One minute you're on top of the world and the next minute you're on the bottom. This mental illness is frequently referred to as bi-polar disorder.

Manic depressive illness can start at any age, though it tends to start when a person is a young adult or in their early 20s. It does not discriminate against race or gender. It effects men and women, black people and white people and everyone in between. You're more likely to suffer from it if someone in your family also suffers from the illness.

How Do I Know if I Have It?

The only real way to know if you have manic depressive illness is by going to a psychiatrist. Psychiatrists will ask you a series of questions to determine if you're manic depressive. They will ask you about your moods. As mentioned earlier, extreme changes in a person's moods are indicative of this illness. Now, if you've have a bad day so you feel blue, but the next day you get a promotion and you feel elated, you probably don't have it. That's a very normal way to react to such situations. However, if you're moods are extreme for more than a week, you might be manic.

Friends and family are good at determining when the ones they love aren't acting "normally." So, if several of them start approaching you about your extreme mood swings, you might want to see a doctor.

Getting Help

Manic depressive illness is difficult to treat. There are dozens of different medications and psychological treatment options, but doctors never know which medication will be the perfect fit for each patient. However, doctors who are trained to work with this illness are very good at helping their patients find the right medication.




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2012年8月31日 星期五

Bipolar Manic Depression - Understanding and Educating Yourself About This Condition


One of the many serious psychiatric disorders out there is called bipolar manic depression. An individual who has been properly diagnosed with it suffers from depression and hypo mania. The length of the cycle from one extreme to the other varies for each individual as does the severity of each episode. There is no cure for this condition but with the right combination of therapy and medication it can be controlled.

Cycling is the process of moving from one end of the spectrum to the other in reference to the person's mood. While the person is in the mania stage they can be quite impulsive and engage in risky behaviors including driving too fast, spending money they don't have, and being violent towards others.

As they move into the depression end of the spectrum the moods change dramatically. They often seek isolation from their friends and family. They also find it very hard to complete routine daily tasks. It is very hard for a person with bipolar manic depression to maintain employment or relationships if they aren't getting the right treatment for it.

It is difficult to understand just how much this condition affects a person. They are unable to lead a normal life personally or professionally. They have three times the rate for divorce as the rest of society.

Research has shown there is a pattern of heredity factors involving bipolar manic depression. This type of mental illness often runs in families, affecting many individuals so some people may be afraid to get married for to have children because of their family history with it.

Heredity isn't the only factor that can lead to this condition though. Suffering from a very traumatic experience including an accident or the loss of someone close to you can trigger manic episodes. It is believed the psychological aspects of bipolar manic depression are what causes the cycling to occur.

Many people either don't realize they have a serious problem or they refuse to seek medical attention for it. Either way a person diagnosed with this type of mental illness that doesn't get treatment is at a very high risk of committing suicide. Statistics show that 12% of those who are diagnosed will succeed in killing themselves. It is believed the numbers are much higher though because of the number of people who don't seek treatment.

It is important to pay close attention to the symptoms of someone you know who may be suffering from bipolar manic depression. Encourage them to get the medical treatment that is available. You also need to help them cope with the changes taking place around them so they won't trigger further manic episodes.




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2012年8月30日 星期四

Understanding Symptoms of Manic Depression In Children


Until recently, Bipolar disorder, a serious, nevertheless treatable mental illness was rarely diagnosis in young children. The symptoms of this mental illness included extreme changes in mood, energy, thinking, and behavior. Today, doctors can recognize this illness and treat them accordingly in young children.

Also known as manic depression, bipolar disorder symptoms can appear as early as infancy stage. The signs and symptoms include an erratic sleep patterns and much difficulty settling a baby who is diagnosed later in life as having bipolar disorder. Separation anxiety or extreme tantrums and rages may have had happened in the toddler's life.

While children with bipolar disorder do not experience the same syndromes that most adults do, children with bipolar disorder still display signs and traits like changes in mood and behavior that is known to be symptoms of the disorder. Children suffering from moods swings are known as episodes and there are generally two types of episodes. Episodes of extreme elation or agitation followed by high energy are known as mania. Persistent states of extreme sadness or irritability followed by low energy are known as depression.

Unlike most adults, manic depression may seem to be different in children. Children more often suffer from an ongoing mood disturbance that is a mix of mania and depression. This rapid and severe cycling between moods produces chronic irritability and few clear periods of wellness between episodes. Rapid cycling is common among children with bipolar disorder and they may well experience several episodes of mania and depression within a single day. They may also experience mixed cycling where the symptoms of both mania and depression occur simultaneously.

It is also common to find other mental disorders to be diagnosed in bipolar children. These other diagnoses may be in addition to the bipolar disorder, or they may be an incorrect diagnosis of symptoms of bipolar disorder. Some of the commonly found mental disorders are Depression, ADHD (Attention Defecit Hyperactivity Disorder), ODD (Oppositional Defiant Disorder), schizophrenia, and Tourette syndrome.

Today, it is suspected that numerous children diagnosed with attention-deficit disorder with hyperactivity (ADHD) actually have bipolar disorder instead of ADHD. Misdiagnosis on the doctors' part can lead to giving the wrong medication. This can be a serious mistake as it could easily trigger mania or suicidal thoughts within the children.

For some teenagers, it is found that a dearly loss or other traumatic event could trigger a first episode of depression or mania. In later stages, episodes can happen without any obvious stresses, or could even worsen if stress comes along into their life. Puberty is also a time of risk. In girls, the beginning of menstruation may trigger the illness, and symptoms often vary in severity with the monthly cycle.

Early intervention and treatment is the best bet to help young children recover from bipolar disorder. It is also the best chance for them to achieve stability and grow up to enjoy their life thereafter. Effective treatment should be soughed out as fast as possible to control the symptoms and to diminish the negative effects of the illness on their young lives and those who love them so dearly.




Moses Wright is the webmaster of Manic-Depression.net. He provides more helpful information on Bipolar Disorder, Bipolar Disorder Symptoms and Bipolar Disorder Treatment that you can learn in the comfort of your home on his website. You are welcome to reprint this article if you keep the content and live link intact.





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2012年8月8日 星期三

Understanding Manic Depression


Manic depression is a type of depression where the person suffering from the ailment suffers from extreme lows as well as extreme highs. When someone who is manic feels low, they feel incredibly depressed. Many times they get so depressed that they feel suicidal.

Either before or after the depression, these people feel a euphoric high. They feel full of energy, like they can do no wrong. Sometimes they'll go days without sleeping and take on tons of new projects that they couldn't possibly finish. This type of depression is like being on a rollercoaster. One minute you're on top of the world and the next minute you're on the bottom. This mental illness is frequently referred to as bi-polar disorder.

Manic depressive illness can start at any age, though it tends to start when a person is a young adult or in their early 20s. It does not discriminate against race or gender. It effects men and women, black people and white people and everyone in between. You're more likely to suffer from it if someone in your family also suffers from the illness.

How Do I Know if I Have It?

The only real way to know if you have manic depressive illness is by going to a psychiatrist. Psychiatrists will ask you a series of questions to determine if you're manic depressive. They will ask you about your moods. As mentioned earlier, extreme changes in a person's moods are indicative of this illness. Now, if you've have a bad day so you feel blue, but the next day you get a promotion and you feel elated, you probably don't have it. That's a very normal way to react to such situations. However, if you're moods are extreme for more than a week, you might be manic.

Friends and family are good at determining when the ones they love aren't acting "normally." So, if several of them start approaching you about your extreme mood swings, you might want to see a doctor.

Getting Help

Manic depressive illness is difficult to treat. There are dozens of different medications and psychological treatment options, but doctors never know which medication will be the perfect fit for each patient. However, doctors who are trained to work with this illness are very good at helping their patients find the right medication.




Depression Information is the premier depression website. We cover all depressions ranging from childhood depression to depression quiz.





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2012年7月30日 星期一

Understanding Symptoms of Manic Depression In Children


Until recently, Bipolar disorder, a serious, nevertheless treatable mental illness was rarely diagnosis in young children. The symptoms of this mental illness included extreme changes in mood, energy, thinking, and behavior. Today, doctors can recognize this illness and treat them accordingly in young children.

Also known as manic depression, bipolar disorder symptoms can appear as early as infancy stage. The signs and symptoms include an erratic sleep patterns and much difficulty settling a baby who is diagnosed later in life as having bipolar disorder. Separation anxiety or extreme tantrums and rages may have had happened in the toddler's life.

While children with bipolar disorder do not experience the same syndromes that most adults do, children with bipolar disorder still display signs and traits like changes in mood and behavior that is known to be symptoms of the disorder. Children suffering from moods swings are known as episodes and there are generally two types of episodes. Episodes of extreme elation or agitation followed by high energy are known as mania. Persistent states of extreme sadness or irritability followed by low energy are known as depression.

Unlike most adults, manic depression may seem to be different in children. Children more often suffer from an ongoing mood disturbance that is a mix of mania and depression. This rapid and severe cycling between moods produces chronic irritability and few clear periods of wellness between episodes. Rapid cycling is common among children with bipolar disorder and they may well experience several episodes of mania and depression within a single day. They may also experience mixed cycling where the symptoms of both mania and depression occur simultaneously.

It is also common to find other mental disorders to be diagnosed in bipolar children. These other diagnoses may be in addition to the bipolar disorder, or they may be an incorrect diagnosis of symptoms of bipolar disorder. Some of the commonly found mental disorders are Depression, ADHD (Attention Defecit Hyperactivity Disorder), ODD (Oppositional Defiant Disorder), schizophrenia, and Tourette syndrome.

Today, it is suspected that numerous children diagnosed with attention-deficit disorder with hyperactivity (ADHD) actually have bipolar disorder instead of ADHD. Misdiagnosis on the doctors' part can lead to giving the wrong medication. This can be a serious mistake as it could easily trigger mania or suicidal thoughts within the children.

For some teenagers, it is found that a dearly loss or other traumatic event could trigger a first episode of depression or mania. In later stages, episodes can happen without any obvious stresses, or could even worsen if stress comes along into their life. Puberty is also a time of risk. In girls, the beginning of menstruation may trigger the illness, and symptoms often vary in severity with the monthly cycle.

Early intervention and treatment is the best bet to help young children recover from bipolar disorder. It is also the best chance for them to achieve stability and grow up to enjoy their life thereafter. Effective treatment should be soughed out as fast as possible to control the symptoms and to diminish the negative effects of the illness on their young lives and those who love them so dearly.




Moses Wright is the webmaster of Manic-Depression.net. He provides more helpful information on Bipolar Disorder, Bipolar Disorder Symptoms and Bipolar Disorder Treatment that you can learn in the comfort of your home on his website. You are welcome to reprint this article if you keep the content and live link intact.





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2012年7月28日 星期六

An Understanding of Manic Depression


It has always been like this for you. You can't remember the last time when something good has happened to you. You have always been feeling blue. Nothing goes right. You hate all those people who are always so excited about everything. Are you the only one who God has been so unkind to? If your answer is a yes to most of these questions, then you are suffering from a psychiatric disorder known commonly as manic depression. It is a mood disorder wherein abnormally elevated energy levels can be found. Depression, mania, hallucination and delusions are some of the common things which can be associated with. Don't feel like you are perhaps the only one with this disorder. Did you know that Vincent Van Gogh was believed to suffer from this bipolar disorder?

Symptoms of manic depression

Manic depression is also known as bipolar disorder. It is a challenge and a serious life long struggle. This psychotic disorder can be identified in three stages; Bipolar I, Bipolar II, cyclothymia, and major depression. This illness damages the person's ability to work, sleep eat or function normally. Moods vary from periods of elation an edgy behavior and periods of depression. When one feels so severely depressed, he or she gets prone towards more irresponsible and improper behavior. From poor judgments to wild spending sprees to extreme irritability, provocative and aggressive behavior all these are various symptoms of the bipolar disorder.

On the other hand, depressive disorder is characterized by some distinct behaviors. The person concerned is almost always in a state of hopelessness, guilt, worthlessness, irritability, suicidal, loss of interest in pleasurable activities and so on. They like to be left alone and not bothered at all. At times they also have been found to lose sleep and change their food intake patterns. These mood swings have been very difficult to understand by psychiatrists all over the world. bipolar disorder symptoms cannot be classified in watertight categories as the symptoms vary from person to person.

Diagnosis of bipolar disorder

Before moving on to the diagnoses of manic depression or bipolar disorder, it is important to understand the disorder correctly. A lot of symptoms of this mental disorder look similar to other brain diseases like schizophrenia or major depression. Incorrect diagnosis of the disorder has been found generally in cases where children are the patients. In case of schizophrenia, the patient display symptoms of hallucinations or delusions only but they are nor manic or depressive. Whereas it is not so when it comes to bipolar disorder symptoms. In this case he patient remains depressive or manic for a considerable period of time along with having hallucinations and delusions.

There is also a difference between bipolar and psychosis; another mental disorder. Bipolar disorder or manic depression may include a kind of psychosis. However several different brain disorders may cause psychotic disorder in a person like brain tumor, strokes, traumas etc. Bipolar may include a form of psychosis and so doctors take a considerable amount of time to come up with the correct cure. The symptoms of bipolar disorder may be pretty obvious but it is not caused by some other factors is not quite obvious.




The author is a doctor by profession and deals with different type of depressions like maniac depression [http://www.paindepression.info/], clinical depression, how to overcome depression etc. He is also a specialist writer and is writing articles on stress and depression [http://www.paindepression.info/about-us/] since a long time.





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2012年7月25日 星期三

Bipolar Manic Depression - Understanding and Educating Yourself About This Condition


One of the many serious psychiatric disorders out there is called bipolar manic depression. An individual who has been properly diagnosed with it suffers from depression and hypo mania. The length of the cycle from one extreme to the other varies for each individual as does the severity of each episode. There is no cure for this condition but with the right combination of therapy and medication it can be controlled.

Cycling is the process of moving from one end of the spectrum to the other in reference to the person's mood. While the person is in the mania stage they can be quite impulsive and engage in risky behaviors including driving too fast, spending money they don't have, and being violent towards others.

As they move into the depression end of the spectrum the moods change dramatically. They often seek isolation from their friends and family. They also find it very hard to complete routine daily tasks. It is very hard for a person with bipolar manic depression to maintain employment or relationships if they aren't getting the right treatment for it.

It is difficult to understand just how much this condition affects a person. They are unable to lead a normal life personally or professionally. They have three times the rate for divorce as the rest of society.

Research has shown there is a pattern of heredity factors involving bipolar manic depression. This type of mental illness often runs in families, affecting many individuals so some people may be afraid to get married for to have children because of their family history with it.

Heredity isn't the only factor that can lead to this condition though. Suffering from a very traumatic experience including an accident or the loss of someone close to you can trigger manic episodes. It is believed the psychological aspects of bipolar manic depression are what causes the cycling to occur.

Many people either don't realize they have a serious problem or they refuse to seek medical attention for it. Either way a person diagnosed with this type of mental illness that doesn't get treatment is at a very high risk of committing suicide. Statistics show that 12% of those who are diagnosed will succeed in killing themselves. It is believed the numbers are much higher though because of the number of people who don't seek treatment.

It is important to pay close attention to the symptoms of someone you know who may be suffering from bipolar manic depression. Encourage them to get the medical treatment that is available. You also need to help them cope with the changes taking place around them so they won't trigger further manic episodes.




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