Manic Depression

 

Bipolar Disorder- depression 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 - a great book about depression, a remarkable personal testimony: the revelation of her own struggle since adolescence

Surviving Manic Depression: A Manual on Bipolar Disorder for Patients, Families, and Providers

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!