Depression and Bipolar Disorder

A suicidal threat is when a person threats against themselves to take their own life.

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The two are not really similar. Bipolar disorder is a chemical imbalance inside the brain which causes severe mood swings. Sometimes these people feel wonderful, and other times they can barely get out of bed.

Post-traumatic stress disorder is caused by a horrific event which happens to a person. It is a memory and anxiety reaction which is caused by an outside event. There is usually no chemical imbalance in these people.

I am not a doctor. I speak only from personal experience. I am married to a man (5 years of dating and 20 years of married) who behaved exactly like that and still can. i have attended the family to family meetings presented by nami. I have also done therapy to help me deal with this behavior. He basically has rejected outside help. He has a history of this behavior in his teen years when he lived with his parents. It was always about a girl breaking up with him. His parents enabled the behavior .It is not healthy to allow yourself to be taken as an emotional hostage. It is not healthy to allow yourself to be manipulate thru false guilt. This relationship has emotionally drained me. I have stayed strong for our children and they both are doing well emotionally, physically and mentally. They both excel in education. and do not do drugs or drink. They are 20yrs and 16 yrs old. I'm grateful for this but it has required alot of work. I am leaving this marriage at some point in the near future.I love my husband but i cannot deal with this anymore. If i fully understood this before we got married, I would not of made the decision to marry him. Threating suicide because a relationship has ended is NOT NORMAL! I suggest you keep walking and cut your loses early. Adults are responsible for the decisions make.

Borderline Personality Disorder was given it's name in the 1930's it's name means on the thin "border line" between neurosis and psychosis, though the condition is much more than that. It is actually what they call an Emotional Regulation Disorder.

Women faced several new challenges during the depression. Because of a lack of decent work, many had to become breadwinners along with their husbands in order to survive.

.response varies widely.Bipolar disorder is a chronic recurrent illness in over 90% of those afflicted.requires lifelong observation and treatment.Patients with untreated or inadequately treated bipolar disorder have a suicide rate of 15-25%.

A person with bipolar disorder, also known as manic depression, experiences manic episodes and usually depressive episodes(also hypomanic and mixed episodes).

According to the Diagnostic and Statistical Manuel of Mental Illnesses (DSM-IV-TR), "manic episodes are defined by a distinct period during which there is an abnormally and persistently elevated, expansive, or irritable mood." During depressive episodes, there is either "depressed mood or the loss of interest or pleasure in nearly all activities."

There actually isn't which is pretty sad for that theory. Mainly because alot of people don't react to any drug therapy when it is felt psychological issues are relatively well resolved or if there is none any way. But there are many coincidences that depressed people feel better after taking antidepressants, even in placebo tests.

Yes absolutely!! teenagers and younger children used to where them all the time. young children would start waist training or tightlacing early to get used to it in womenhood. and Corsets make you look sexier they also give you like the best body shape. I've been wearing corsets since i was 11 years old.

Obviously depending on the seriousness of there BiPolar Case. But anyone with BiPolar can live just as long as someone who doesn't have it. some people take medicine for it or go to counselling. But BiPolar itself can;t kill you. the only way someone with BiPolar couldn't live as long as someone else. is if they killed themselves. there just like everyone else. just with bigger mood swings. and on the plus side many actors, artists have BiPolar because people with the illness are usually extremley creative and have a better understanding of the meaning of life. i know it sounds crzy but it's true. many BiPolar sufferers usually undersatnd the side of life other people don't. that's another reason they make great actors because of there understanding and imagination. A director once said. you don't need to be gay or Jewish be in this buisness you just need to be BiPolar.....

It means having bipolar disorder, which is characterised by periods of mania, ie euphoria and hyperactiveness sometimes accompanied by psychosis, and periods of depression, ie low mood and sometimes suicidal thoughts.

There are three types of bipolar disorder;

Bipolar I; extreme mania, often with psychosis, and severe depression.

Bipolar II; hypomania (ie a less extreme form of mania, often correlated with increased functionality) and severe depression.

Cyclothymia; mild mania and depression.

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i believe so if you drink lots of water and eat only 3 meals a day. by eating less your not satisfying your appetite on lithium. lots of water will not only take care of the water retention but will take care of fat metabolism as well through the liver and kidneys. caffeine or coffee lowers lithium and you get more side effects like weight gain so you better get off it. more important is to exercise to increase the metabolism because lithium blocks or slows down thyroid production. hope this answers your question. cb.

physician should perform a full head and neck examination based on the patient's symptoms. Speech-language pathologists may aid in the diagnosis.

Somedays are horrible. They suck so bad, that it makes a depressing day. Take today, for example, it rained the entire day, the wind screwed my hair up and i was so tired i felt completely [s].the plus side, i had IT, which was awesome 'cause i sat with dan the whole time and [f] around. I love dan, he's awesome. Erm...PE was crap, 'cause my teacher made me do it even though i felt ill. I swore at Harron. He's a [t] and he was on my team for volleyball. I told them all not to expect me to participate this lesson. But no, they couldn't except that.

To be fairly honest, this whole week has been [s]. I've hardly seen dan all week and its been boring. So when he leaves school next year, I will be so bored i might have to eat my foot to keep me occupied.But, anyway, life goes on. Not for me though, i haven't got a clue what im doing with my life. I've got a week off school now. Half term and Halloween soon! Party for definite, sex, alcohol and a bit of green :]

1-800-273-8255 National Suicide Prevention Hotline

Other local governments have help hotlines or crisis hotlines that may be connected to mobile services i.e. mental health services that can be made avaiable in your home.

However...

call 9-11 if it's serious!

It's wise to call 9-11 or go to the nearest emergency room immediately if you or someone you know talks about suicide and has any of the following indicators:

Has a plan in mind to follow though with taking their life

Has gathered materials to go through with that plan

Admits to having made an attempt or having plans to make one

It's good that you are seeking help. Suicidal thoughts should be taken seriously and be evaluated.

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Several reasons that mostly involve ever changing hormones. Having a body that is more sexually mature than is needed at the time. One minute feeling (or acting) like a child - the next wanting to be treated like an adult.

The years following puberty are not easy on anyone, you or your parents. Your body changes daily, but your brain is several years behind it. There is a lot of frustration during puberty. But don't worry, we all go thru it, most of us even survive it!

When you are depressed, it can feel like there is no way out of your depression, but it is possible to find a way through with a combination of medication, talk therapy, and some lifestyle changes.

First, talk to your doctor, who may recommend a course of antidepressant medication. While antidepressants treat the symptoms of depression, they won't cure it. Research has shown that combining antidepressant medication with some form of psychotherapy is more effective than either alone.

Cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) can help you to identify the thoughts, feelings and behaviors which contribute to depression. It teaches you practical techniques to reframe negative thinking (which frequently accompanies depression) and the skills to cope better with life.

Sometimes writing things down helps you see things in a clearer light and can be a helpful emotional release. Writing in a journal may help help you spot your potential depression triggers and identify what helps/hinders you in coping with certain situations.

Learning how to manage stress in your life will also help you deal with depression. Yoga, tai chi, meditation and exercise all help with stress reduction.

Finally, while you may feel like shutting yourself away from the world, social isolation will only make depresssion worse. If you have a trusted family member or friend, ask them for their support to help you recover. Recovery from depression takes time. Be gentle with yourself and give yourself credit for the progress you are making each day.

No, not all women are bipolar. Bipolar is a mental disorder, just like cancer, or having lost an arm. We all have problems but women get mood swings because of PMS, not because they are bipolar.

It seems unlikely that a job would be the sole source of depression. Is it just your job that makes you feel this way or do other areas of your life produce the same feelings? Many people complain about being depressed when in reality they are just feeling sad, bored, unhappy, dissatisfied, stressed... With nothing more to go on than your original question - and the way it was phrased - I'd guess your problem is one of the above rather than true depression. Below is a list of some of the ''most common'' symptoms used to diagnose depression: *Prolonged sadness or unexplained crying spells *Significant changes in appetite and sleep patterns *Irritability, anger, worry, agitation, anxiety *Pessimism, indifference *Loss of energy, persistent lethargy *Feelings of guilt, worthlessness *Inability to concentrate, indecisiveness *Inability to take pleasure in former interests, social withdrawal *Unexplained aches and pains *Recurring thoughts of death or suicide If you experience five or more of these symptoms for more than two weeks or if any of these symptoms interfere with work or family activities then it's likely that you suffer from some form of depression. If it only your job that you are unhappy with you may be experiencing burnout, or in need of something more challenging. Start looking for a new job. Maybe a change of scenery, so to speak, will help. Start taking the necessary steps to get a better one - go back to school, or just take a few classes to learn new skills or brush up on the ones you have. I would also seek out a therapist; your family doctor can recommend one. He or she will be able to tell you if you are just suffering a case of the blues or work related stress/anxiety, or if you are truly depressed. Often depression can be treated with therapy alone, no medication needed. But if anti-depressants are deemed necessary, you'll have to decide whether you'd rather live with your condition or whether taking a pill for a while (in some cases even for the rest of your life, as in my own case) in order to lead a normal life is acceptable. The good news is that a large number of people experience one or more periods of depression that eventually go away in a relatively short time. And the sooner you seek help the quicker you can get your life back on track. Women seem to be more susceptible to these bouts of depression. (I don't know for sure, but I suspect hormones have something to do with it - like postpartum depression, for example.) The bad news is that some people suffer from more serious kinds of depression that can be treated but are unlikely ever to be cured. I fall into this category, I've suffered from depression almost my entire life (I'm 37). I think that whomever asked the question already knows the answer. You need to get another job. There are many people who can go to work each day and collect their paychecks and come home and it seems as if they really don't care what kind of job they have. I'm not one of those people! I am a "people person." Also, I'm very good with words and communcation but horrible with numbers. Believe it or not I've actually taken jobs in my life where I was either isolated from people all day in a small office, or where I would enter NUMBERS into a computer. I even had ONE job when I did BOTH! Needless to say, these are the types of jobs where I would leave the office in tears or would start dreading coming back to work the next day on the way HOME! If your job is depressing you, you are probably unsuited for it (and vice versa) and in your heart you know you're supposed to be doing something else. I, too, am 37 and for too many years I listened to people who urged me to take jobs because of higher pay or benefits. I'd make tons of money but would come home absolutely miserable each day. Finally, a few years ago, I took a job that I loved. No insurance. Seasonal with no guarantee of rehire after eight months. And people thought I was nuts. But it was the kind of job that truly brought me personal satsifaction and happiness. I'd breeze through each day and come home HAPPY. I found other ways to supplement my income and even started a small side business because of all of this. Life is too short. Start thinking about the kind of job you would truly love to have and go for it. If furthering your education is involved, then go in that direction first. The job that I loved eventually did end so I had to take another office job temporarily. I recently returned to school after 20 years to pursue a career that I will love! Your job is a huge part of your life. You CAN find something that you enjoy!

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You do not "grow out" of bipolar disorder. You can take medication to keep stable, but it make take a few tries to get the right meds.

A person that suffers from Major Depressive disorder must exhibit a depressed mood or loss of drive/interest/pleasure in their daily activities. This loss of pleasure in daily activities must be consistent for at least a two week period and must be a deviation from the person's normal mood. It must negatively impair important functions in their life such as social matters, educationally and occupational.

These changes in mood are not better accounted for by a sudden traumatic event, such as a loss of a loved one, the symptoms persist for more than two months.

The Diagnostic Criteria (DSM IV) for Major Depressive Disorder is as follows:

* Recurrent thoughts of death and recurrent suicidal ideation, without a specific plan. Suicidal attempts or specific plans for committing suicide. * Persistent fatigue or loss of energy. * Persistent psychomotor agitation. * Persistent indecisiveness, or a diminished ability to focus, think and concentrate. * Significant weight loss without dieting or weight gain (change in more than 5% of the body weight within a month.), also a loss or gain of appetite. * Persistent negative self-concept, feelings of worthlessness or excessive and innappropriate guilt. * Persistent insomnia or hypersomnia, lethargy or agitation. * Feelings of sadness that are out of proportion to the person's life situation. * Loss of interest and pleasure in daily activities.