Depression and Bipolar Disorder

Psychotherapy (especially cognitive-behavioral therapy of CBT) with or without antidepressant medication is the most common and most effective treatment of depressive episodes.

For refractory depression, combination medication therapies are sometimes needed.

For refractory and severe, treatment-resistant depression, accompanied by unremitting suicidal thoughts, ECT is sometimes used and can be lifesaving. Nowadays, ECT is only performed under anesthesia in hospital post-op recovery rooms.

Depressants are often times referred as downers. The use of depressant may have short term effects like confusion, fever, dizziness, dilated pupils, slowed breathing and pulse and also depression.

one realizing you have it is a big step talking about it and visiting with your doctor for a treatment together is best it is nothing to be embarassed about it is very common and there should be a lot of research online find a friend to get out with and laugh and have a little fun would help some and sharing this with a friend for support good luck

Bipolar 2 is a lesser degree of the illness because the mania is only a "hypomania" where you still have a grasp on reality but you have periods of excitedness, more energy. An example of this form is where you get the urge to read about a certain topic, buy 5 books on the topic and immediately lose interest and find something else to do, on and on.

With Bipolar 1, this is where you cycle from mania, (previously called, manic-depressive disorder) to severe lows, depression. A person in this category can reason highs to the point where they become delusional and feel higher than life and lack good judgment (like thinking you can run off to another country in one day then getting there and feeling absolutely incapable).

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I would like to clarify that the rate of mood swings is not important in determining the difference between Bipolar 1 and Bipolar 2 disorders. The difference is, as the first answerer said in the difference between hypomania and mania. Hypomania essentially is when there are symptoms of mania but they do not cause significant problems. Mania, by contrast, is when manic symptoms cause major problems such as psychosis (although about half of people who have mania are NOT psychotic, it is one example of a major problem). Other major problems could be excessive spending, excessive desire for sex and a lack of a need for sleep for several days.

Here is an example: I may experience some hypomania myself, and there are times when I only need to sleep for 3 or 4 hours to feel rested. This causes few problems. Somebody with actual mania may not sleep for two days straight by choice.

In either case symptoms of severe depression may be present. In bipolar 2 disorder severe depression is present, where as in bipolar 1 it is all about the mania - depression is optional. In a case of hypomania and mild depression another disorder called cylothemia is diagnosed.

If you mean do they accept people with diagnosed bipolar disorder, they do not. The armed forces in general are not fond of recruits whose behavior is subject to wide variations, especially when it involves technical skills or handling weapons.

You first need to talk to an adult about it, or even call the police, because suicide is NOT the answer. You need to be there for your friend, and let him know that you will never leave him and that you want to help. Help him by setting up an appointment with his doctor to see if he may need some medications or not, or even counseling. If he does need that, then offer to go with him :) Write him a note every so often and tell him how much you really mean to him and what good friends you are. Make a deal with him. So you two come up with a plan that you both agree on that when he feels like killing himself, you guys will have a back up plan and an emergency plan if needed. The worst thing to do is leave him alone and then he will feel like no one cares and then he would try and kill himself. We wouldn't want that at all. Do fun stuff together that you really enjoy doing, just the two of you, or a whole bunch of friends, but make sure he doesn't get left out. If he has to take medicine, check in with him to make sure that he is taking it when he is suppose to. All I can say is to just be there for him, and that is the best thing you can do for someone who wants to kill themselves. Believe me, I should know.

The American Psychiatric Association's Diagnostic and Statistical Manual (DSM IV-4E, 2000) is the best, most authoritative source for an answer. The difference is all down to diagnosed symptoms. Legally, only a medically-qualified, registered psychiatrist can properly diagnose psychiatric symptoms and prescribe treatment/s.

The difference between dysthymia and a major depressive episode is a matter of symptoms, severity/duration of symptoms and expert prognosis re healing including via psychotherapy.

There is no cure for bipolar disorder. However, it can be treated, often with psychotherapy, and a variety of drugs such as lithium. With proper treatment, people who suffer with bipolar disorder can lead full and ordinary lives.

To get sad is natural! Some times are hormones, sometimes something you do not feel good with. I sometimes feel the same and for no reason I cry but it is natural to feel like that.

There are many mental illnesses where you may hallucinate. They include schizophrenia, schizoaffective disorder, schizophreniform disorder, shared psychotic disorder, brief psychotic disorder, substance-induced psychotic disorder, bipolar disorder, major depression with psychotic features, delirium, and dementia. However, when someone talks about a mental illness in which you "hear things" or "see things" it will usually be schizophrenia.

Hang in there. It's really tough. I didn't think I'd want another one after my fluffy guy died at 18 years, and felt there'd never be another cat who could take his place, and that I'd never want to put myself in that situation again. Within a month I got tired of the loneliness and emptiness and went to the Animal Shelter, and ended up adopting four! None are just like him, but all cats share some of the same "kitty" behavior characteristics and I'd REALLY been missing the whole cat experience. There will never be another "Jack" in my life, and I treasure and honor his memory. And now I have 4 lovable and loving companions (all different ages) that are as dear to me as he was, but I'll never forget him

I'm sorry for your loss. I realize it is hard to lose an animal - they provide comfort and unconditional love. It will not be easy but always think of the happy things you may still cry but its more of a sad, happy thought.

I too lost very close pet of mine I had for 20yrs - he was there for all the major events in my life and I miss him dearly - he is beside me as I kept his ashes. If I can offer any words or lend an ear I will try.

Take Care and remember death isn't always something we selfishly have to mourn we can always celebrate and love the life and time we had with them.

Bipolar disorder is a seriously debilitating conditon that can be life-threatening. You will find all sorts of information on the Web about people who claim to be able to control their symptoms (or other people's) non-medically. While much of this information is well-intentioned -- and some of it is designed to separate you from your money -- it is not necessarily applicable to individuals.

Each person has different brain chemistry. When it allows us to function without help, that's great. But sometimes the balance is a bit off, and we need medication to bring things back into line.

The answer to your question, therefore is "yes," it can be treated without medication, but there is only a small chance that such treatment will be as effective as it would be if supported by medication. Given the dangerous aspects of bipolar disorder, we cannot recommend it.

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.

Postpartum blues is the moodiness a woman feels after birth, signifying the transition to motherhood. Usually caused by the sudden hormonal changes. It is different from postpartum depression which is a more serious issue.

sorry, may be i cant tell much about it but depression effect brain person to person different. in the brain between neron some chemical liquid(like hormones) couse cominnication. if these hormones screted less or much than cycological disease like depression or the others can be begin. i mean chemical events inthe brain makes disease. depression is understanding with sadness, less or much sleeping, escape working or something to make lovely situations before, not enjoy anything etc. depression is not a reason it is decision. of course some events like losing someone to love or bad events may make easy to be enter a depression problem. i hope i help you.

Yes, some antidepressants do have that side effect.

Doctors sometimes prescribe something like cialis or Viagra to counteract those side effects of those types of medicines & get back one's sex drive and performance.

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Not unless you are posing a risk to them or the public. Just for having bipolar, no, as long as you can keep it under control.

That really depends on a number of factors, not least which country we're talking about.

The bad news is that if its the U.S. Armed forces then the chances of remaining in service are not good. If bi-polar is diagnosed then unfortunately it is considered to be a disqualifying medical condition and there is no right to appeal.

It sounds like you have got something on your mind that is worrying you. You feel like whatever you do or say you can't get this certain thing off your mind. This can be classed as depression because this worry is bringing you down. But, the thing is you shouldn't let it bring you down. You need to do something about it. Whatever it may be there must be something you can do to get it off your mind. Try talking to someone really close to you about your problem. Share exsperiences, maybe the person you are talking to has had this problem before. Or maybe they haven't but they can still help. Have a good cry and think about the positive side. Spend sometime relaxing, reading a book or watching your favourite programme. Even try drawing your emotions on a piece of paper getting all your feelings out.

If you haven't got anything on your mind or this thing isn't on your mind anymore and you are still feeling like this then you have to really think about you, what you want to do. Maybe you can go out somewhere with your mates. Getting out more really will help, meeting new people and finding out new things really helps too!

I have had times when I have felt really depressed, but I decided I wasn't going to let my problems bother me, I was going to have fun, relax and when I get the chance to sort out my problems I will do that. But for now, live life, have fun, and remember you are important and like everyone else even though you are feeling depressed you will get over it and enjoy life to the full!

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Erotomania is a delusional disorder in which the victim believes that someone, usually of a higher social status, is in love with him or her. Erotomaniacs usually believe that the object of this delusion somehow initiated the relationship, and that they also "secretly" communicate their love for the victim using hidden signals through body posture, arrangement of objects, etc. As an example, the object may vehemently deny having any relationship with the victim. But because the object cast certain glances or behaved in a certain manner, the erotomaniac views this as unmistakable proof that the object is in love with him or her.

Bullying can cause you to not feel good about youself. Especially if you are insulted multiple times. This can lead to insecurity and sadness in one's life. This can sometimes eventually ends up with suicide.