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Manic Depression Also known as Bipolar Disorder, Manic Depression is a serious illness that will last the victim a lifetime. It affects more than two million people in the United States alone. It is a treatable illness and can make the person’s life better for them. The cause of Manic Depression is unknown but it is believed that it may be caused by a chemical imbalance in the brain, genetics, or abnormalities in the brains structure. With manic depression there are mood swings, including extreme lows and highs, depression being the lows and mania being the highs. Manic depression is the combination of depression and mania. That is why it is called Bipolar disorder. It means there are two different disorders working here and the victim can feel one or the other at any given time. People who are Manic depressant are more likely to think of suicide. They can get so bad that they can not function at all. Their mania can get so bad they get irritable and start arguments with family members or friends that they would not normally do. In some cases it can lead to violence. Depression symptoms are: sad feeling, loss of interest, low self esteem, sleeping too little or too much, change in weight loss or gain, change in appetite, feeling tired and have no energy, restless, trouble concentrating and making decisions, thoughts of suicide or death. Manic symptoms are: increased energy level, less need for sleep, racing thoughts or mind jumps from one thing to another, easily distracted, more talkative than usual, more self confident than usual, focused on getting things done but seldom gets done, doing risky things. If you are having symptoms in both of these categories, you should seek help from a professional before it gets to the extreme stage. There is medications which can help put balance back into your life. There are different treatment options for Manic Depression. There is medication, Psychotherapy, Self-care, and Electroconvulsive Therapy. What works for one may not be the treatment for another so you should work with your doctor to find the right treatment that is best for you. If the doctor prescribes a medication for you, it may take a while for it to begin to work so you should not get discouraged and stop treatment. It may be necessary for some to have blood tests done with some medications. It also may take a combination of treatments to work for some. For those who can not take the medications or do not respond to them, or are ill, the Electroconvulsive Therapy is used. Electroconvulsive Therapy can be a life saver to severe mania or depression. You can also help yourself by taking an active role in your treatment of manic depression. All Text Copyright © Safety2005.org |
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