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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.
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 bi polar depression organic or functional?
functional
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,
Bi Polar Illness?
Bi Polar Illness or manic-depressive disorder is a mental illness that causes sudden changes in mood and energy levels. Those who suffer from the illness experience both manic and depressive episodes that greatly impact their daily life. During Manic Episodes, the sufferer will have a distinctively elevated mood. Often times the patient will appear hyperactive or euphoric. He or she may even go days without requiring any sleep. In addition, a manic episode can cause a Bi Polar patient to experience racing thoughts, a low attention span, pressured speech, impaired judgement, anxiety, and irritability. It is also common for Bi Polar patients to make impulsive decisions such as going on shopping or gambling sprees during a manic phase. When a person with Bi Polar Illness suffers from a depressive phase, they act quite differently than during a manic phase. He or she may feel sad, angry, anxious, isolated, lethargic and hopeless. The patient may eat and sleep more or less than usual. In addition, he or she will be considered at a greater risk of suicide. Sometimes Bi Polar patients experience what is called a Hypomanic Episode. During one of these episodes, the patient will experience a mild to moderate level of euphoria, optimism and may be more productive and hyper than usual. It differs from mania in that the patient merely seems to be in a good mood and does not appear to be as euphoric or dangerous during the episode. Lastly, Bi Polar patients can have Mixed Affective Episodes, in which mania and depression occur at the same time. The person may be hyperactive and tearful at the same time. The patient may become extremely frustrated since he or she is panicked but depressed simultaneously. Bi Polar disorder can be difficult to diagnosis since individuals tend to see a health professional when they are depressed. Once diagnosed, patients are classified as having Bi Polar I, which means that they have had one or more manic episodes. While a diagnosis of Bi Polar II means that the patient has experienced one or more hypomanic episodes and one or more major depressive episodes.
