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one or more mood stabilizers:
- Lithium
- Depakote (or other valproate)
- Lamictal
- Tegretol
- Trileptal
- Neurontin
- Topamax
certain antipsychotics
sometimes an antidepressant, antianxiety, or other meds as symptoms occur.
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What is bi polar disease?
It is a mood disorder that consists of drastic mood swings, that are at both sides of the pole. Either depression or mania. Rarely in between. Hence the name, BI POLAR. Manic depression is another reference to bi-polar disorder. ( BI=both POLAR=pole )
Lithium was approved by tha fda in 1970 for the treatment of what kind of depression?
Lithium is one drug used to treat bi-polar syndrome formerally called manic depression
What is another name for bipolar?
Manic-depression. Bi-Polar Disorder can be difficult for the individual experiencing the symptoms and for their friends and family. Bipolar Disorder is a complex illness and there is a range of severity. There are many different symptoms -- and several different types -- of bipolar disorder. The most common symptoms of the disorder are dramatic and unpredictable mood swings. The various types of bipolar disorder range from mild to severe. If you think that you or someone you know is expereincing symptoms of Bi-polar Disorder then you should reach out to a professional. The symptoms of Bi-Polar Disorder can be treated effectively with counseling and medication.
Is bi polar depression organic or functional?
functional
What was bi-polar once known as?
The disorder known as bipolar was once known as manic depression. The disorder was changed to bipolar because the disorders were too similar to be known as two separate conditions.
Is there a disorder for overreaction?
That is probably a bi-polar situation, which used to be called manic-depressive syndrome.
How are manic and depression related?
Unfortunately, many individuals suffer from Bi-polar disorder (Types I and II). Manic and depressive states are combined into a volatile mental illness which features both. The sufferer may have depressive episodes followed by manic (or hyper-active) episodes. Only a licensed Psychologist or Psychiatrist can diagnose these disorders.
Are Ritalin and xanax prescribed together for bi polar disorder?
unlikely
Are Bipolar Disorder and Manic Depression the same thing?
Yes mania is characterized by intense mood changes, grandoisity, excess energy, and insomnia while depression is a comeplete lack of interest of things a person used to get pleasure from, a feeling of worthlessness, and a lack of energy or motivation.
What is manical?
Contrary to what many believe, manic depression is not "serious depression" or "real depression", although it is very serious and real. Mania is the opposite of depression. According to the dictionary, it is "an excessively intense enthusiasm, interest, or desire." A manic-depressive is someone who cycles between mania and depression. It is the same as Bipolar disorder. Manic depression is also known as Bipolar 1 or Bipolar 2. Its a complicated mental problem that is treated with medication. MANIC DEPRESSION is now called Bi Polar as in 2 poles of mood, lows and highs. I myself am asufferer and hate the WORD MANIC thankfully it now has a much kinder title. Indeed myself and others do have severe depressions. The highs differ and I have hypomania, mild highs. This is a severe illness many loose touch with reality. Depression is the opposite. Try on line for list of symptoms. good luck
What possible social and personal factors in using psychoactive drugs?
Bi-polar, depression,
What possible social and personal factors involved in using psychoactive drugs?
Bi-polar, depression,
