About Manic Depression
Posted by Owen Jones in Uncategorized, tags: ADHD, anger management, bi-polar, depression, family, goal setting, health and fitness, manic depression, medicines, other, relationships, self help, self improvement, treatment, UncategorizedManic Depression or Bipolar Disorder is considered one of the most severe types of depression that people usually suffer from. Characterized by sudden and extreme mood swings. Manic depression is named that because manic refers to ‘mania’, which refers to the ‘ups’ while depression refers to the ‘downs’. Bi-polar also refers to both ends of the spectrum of emotions
A lot of people experience erratic changes in their moods and, sometimes, these so-called mood swings are not just caused by PMS (pre-menstrual syndrome) or stress. Doctors have diagnosed mood swings as a frequent symptom of depression, if these mood swings become severe. For instance, if someone becomes annoyed because a shop does not have his favourite biscuits, it may just a sign of a spoilt brat, but when getting angry means that that person will scream and swear at the shop keeper, it may represent the onset of Manic Depression.
The ‘manic’ periods or ‘ups’ in Manic Depression (or Bi-polar Disorder) are described as the times when a person suffering from Manic Depression experiences excessively high periods, consisting of heightened energy, sudden outbursts of euphoric mood, extreme irritability, together with racing thoughts and aggressive behaviour. According to doctors, someone suffering from Manic Depression may have these so-called manic ‘periods’ not just for a day or so, they can actually go on for as long as a week or even longer.
During these so-called ‘low’ or ‘down’ periods, people who are suffering from Manic Depression may experience very similar symptoms to those who are suffering from ‘normal’ depression. People who are suffering from Manic Depression will experience episodes showing a depressed frame of mind - including abject feelings of lack of self worth and being unloved.
There are various other symptoms too: irrational guilt, severe sadness, anxiety attacks, feeling of not belonging, severe pessimism and an obvious loss of pleasure. According to therapists, anyone who is depressed constantly for more than a week can be officially diagnosed as a Manic Depressive.
Despite it being one of the most common and severe kinds of depressive disorder, Manic Depression can actually be treated, according to doctors. There’s no reason to worry too much about having it, just follow the procedures that the therapist gives you and take the prescribed medication in the proper dosage in order to help you (or your friend or love one) overcome Manic Depression before it becomes too late.
Also, people who suffer from Manic Depression should visit their therapists regularly, in order to be able to get rid of their repressed emotions to someone who is able understand just what it is they are going through a lot better than an ordinary, untrained person.
Although positive results for Manic Depression can be achieved from natural remedies, a proper and a more lasting relief from Manic Depressive symptoms can best be acquired through seeing a cognitive behaviour therapist. Contrary to some beliefs, when it comes to psychiatric treatments, psychiatrists, preferably cognitive behaviour therapists are still the best ones to visit for a lasting cure for Manic Depression.
Do you think that you have to understand more about the symptoms of bipolar disorder? If you do, please go along to our site Treating Depression. Also published at About Manic Depression.
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