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In Bipolar disorder, a mixed episode is one with features of both mania and depression. For example, a person may feel depressed but have too much energy, racing thoughts, or show other clinical signs associated with the manic side of the illness (and vice-versa). Alternately, the person may cycle rapidly between depression and mania or hypomania throughout the course of the day. Most people experience mixed episodes as extremely unpleasant.
It is important to see a doctor if you think you're experiencing a mixed episode. These can often be triggered by stressful events or by medication, particularly certain antidepressants. The typical treatment is an increase in the mood stabilizer or addition of or increase of an anti-psychotic medication (even if you're not experiencing psychosis).
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Where can one find out what the symptoms are for bipolar depression?
Bipolar depression, similar to depression, is a disorder where depression lasts but may be mixed with episodes of mania or excitement. When looking to find out the symptoms of this disorder, Webmd is a great starting point. There it will list plenty of other disorders that may be similar and also help one have a better understanding of what it really means to have bipolar depression. Another place would be the Bipolar homepage; there many suffering from bipolar disorders of all kinds can share stories or give hope to those still suffering.
When was Bipolar - A Narration of Manic Depression created?
Bipolar - A Narration of Manic Depression was created in 2011.
What kind of depression is more incapacitating?
Bipolar Depression
What is opposite of bipolar disorder?
Bipolar depression refers to frequent mood changes between depression and mania, the focal point of Unipolar depression is the negative emotions and feelings that an affected individual experiences. The unipolar indicates that the depression does not alter between the two mood states.
What is bi polar depression?
Bipolar disorder is a mood disorder in which the sufferer suffers cycles of highs (mania/hypomania) and lows (depression). There are three main types; bipolar I (depression, full-blown mania), bipolar II (depression, hypomania) and cyclothymia (mild depression, hypomania).
What natural herbs help with bipolar depression?
No herbal treatments are known to improve bipolar depression specifically. It is especially important to note that St. John's Wort, which has some effectiveness for Unipolar Depression, should not be given for Bipolar Depression as it can cause mania.
Is bipolar more common than unipolar?
Unipolar is more common, it's also known as clinical depression or Major Depressive Disorder. Bipolar (specifically Bipolar 1) is much more severe, although both disorders may become severe, Unipolar is still more common.
Is postpartum depression a sign of bipolar?
no
Is zyprexa a benzodiazepine?
NO. Zyprexa (olanzapine) is an atypical antipsychotic primarily used to treat schizophrenia, bipolar disorder (mixed/manic), agitation due to schizophrenia and bipolar, and for bipolar disorder (depressed state). It is occasionally used to treat treatment resistant depression, anxiety, insomnia, and anorexia.
Is it possible to have ADHD bipolar disorder depression and anxiety?
Someone with bipolar disorder already has periods of depression, and a symptom of depression can include anxiety. The increased energy levels associated with the manic episodes of bipolar disorder may look like ADHD. An individual with bipolar disorder is not likely to be diagnosed separately for depression, ADHD, or anxiety.
Is there another term for bipolar?
If you are referring to bipolar disorder, it used to be called manic-depression.
What do the mood disorders Depression and Bipolar Disorder have in common?
Depression is one of the symptoms of bipolar. Also known as manic-depressive, the individual alternates between states of manic activity and depression.
