Depression and Bipolar Disorder

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.

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Social anxiety could be a certain possibility.

I am unaware of a specific name for "at school" anxiety. However, social anxiety occurs most often in places like school. This means, the person is anxious around people, maybe all people, and is fearful of rejection from other students or teachers. Some people can get physically sick from social anxiety.

There are so many medication out there to treat anxiety. In my opinion practicing in the Psych field is a shot in the dark. You try one medication and it may work or the patient may not be able to tolerate it. It usually takes about 6 months for bipolar patients to get the right cocktail. Meds are administered depending on the severity of your condition. Some patients just take a tranquilizer, others take an antidepressant and a tranquilizer. You just have to find what works for you.

Tranquilizers: Klonopin, Ativan, Xanax, Valium

Anti Depressants: Zoloft, Prozac, Paxil, Wellbutrin

I've only listed a few in each category. There has been much success with the SSRI Anti Depressants the only downside is you don't feel the full therapeutic effect for about 8 weeks. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy is also recommended again depending on the severity of your condition. You learn how to breath through the panic attacks/anxiety, triggers, and how to manage stress.

The majority received no treatment as such, as it was still believed by many that "madness" was an affliction of the soul, rather than of the body or mind. However, attitudes were changing by this point, and so there was a little more understanding than, for instance, 50 years before.

The majority of those with severe mental illness (madness) were placed in work houses or prisons, with a select (often rich) few being committed to primitive "madhouses", the forerunners of asylums that would develop over the next two hundred years. As in the majority of human history, those suffering from more mild mental illness (depression, mild forms of schizophrenia, etc) where instead characterised as suffering from emotional problems - "melancholy", having "black moods", etc.

Fostering qualifications vary from country to country and in locations such as the US, can very based upon state and even county. In general, an individual taking an antidepressant would not necessarily, preclude an applicant from being considered for fostering. In the first instance, the applicant would better be able to address such a question by providing a formal letter from the physician who prescribed the antidepressant, stating their professional opinion as to whether the taking of said medication is crucial towards the dynamic which is being sought by the governing authority. In fact, it may even be an element which the fostering authority would consider helpful, such as when receiving a foster child who has had a history of depression. The fact that the applicant has first-hand understanding of depression and the impact it can have on every-day life may provide a higher level of empathy with the foster child.

If you're considering fostering, ask your local fostering agency for a guideline booklet regarding qualifications and expectations before mentioning anything about your personal and private life. You will be able to read their stated qualifiers and conditions even before making an application.

A number of chemical salts of lithium are used medically as a mood stabilizing drug, primarily in the treatment of bipolar disorder, where they have a role in the treatment of depression and particularly of mania, both acutely and in the long term. Lithium helps to even the highs and lows of mood associated with this disorder.

Not everyone responds the same to a drug. Some people has a negavite response while taking this medication. To some persons it can cause depression.

Depression can affect up to 1 in every eight teen age girls. Teen aged girls are at a slightly more prone to depression caused by social factors such as image and socioeconomic status. You can find out more by visiting kidshealth.org.

Pregnancy tests detect the amount of HCG in your urine. HCG is a hormone that is secreted by a developing embryo. Depressed individuals may have neurochemical imbalances, but these imbalances typically involve neurotransmitters in the brain, not HCG levels. So, depression should not affect a pregnancy test.