Depression and Bipolar Disorder

Some symptoms of a nervous breakdown are a loss of interest in life, work, and social interaction. Other signs of overwhelming mental exhaustion are depression, mood changes, sleep disturbance, and inability to concentrate.

Periods of manic mood and/or mood alternations lasting 2 weeks or more. Manic mood may be either euphoric or dysphoric, grandiose ideation is common. Mood alternations may be manic/depressed, manic/normal, hypomanic/depressed, normal/depressed, etc. Psychotic features may appear at extremes of cycle in either manic or depressed mood but never in normal mood (unlike schizoaffective disorder). Rapid cycling is mood alternations 4 or more in a year, but can be as bad as multiple cycles in a day. Prognosis if untreated: usually progressive illness with cycles repeating more frequently and more intensely over time.

Cerebellar disorders cause inability to control the force, fine positioning, and speed of movements (ataxia ). Disorders of the cerebellum may also impair the ability to judge distance

Mist people get depressed over boys because the have deep feelings for that person, the care very much for them and feel much for them. As a result if something bad happens to this guy it may effect their emotions (sometimes badly and sometimes not so much, depending on the situation.)

No they shouldn't, as much as we like to think people are in control of their own actions people with mental health issues are not all of the time that is why they need medication. For example a person experiencing mania who has bipolar does not realise it because they are completely delusional and feel extremely good with loads of self confidence so they don't see a problem and their thought process is so out of control and fast they cannot think straight so it would be unfair to give them the same punishment as some one who is in control of their behaviour, they should still get punishment but not as severe because as much as we like to think their in control most of the time they are not. But if they realised what they did was wrong and had control then they should, but it should be up to the courts to decide if their actions were because of their mental illness. So all in all we should take into account that mental illnesses can disrupt peoples lives and can cause people to behave in completely strange ways and not all of the time a person can help it.

Black and blue baby, black and blue.

They don't differ, suicide is suicide. That's all there is too it. There are different reasons for suicide however, like depression or guilt. but i don't recomend committing suicide, besides things always get worse before they get better.

There is no hiding from depression and its best u have it out in the open if u ever stand a chance of getting over it. It will get better but you have to face up to it first and have ur family as support if that is possible

Doubly polar; having two poles; as, a bipolar cell or corpuscle.

It could get infected and then spread to your whole body. To avoid this clean your cut every once in a while. There is also another danger: if its a deep cut it may cut a atery and that could get you in some trouble.

When Trina saw the A on her math paper, she could not repress a squeal of delight. When Trina saw the A on her math paper, she could not repress a squeal of delight.

The most common way to commit suicide is by using firearms (guns) or drug overdose.

Since this is a medical question and I am not a doctor, I'll direct you to the related link from About.com By Nancy Schimelpfening, About.com

Genetics, birth defects, physical injuries, chemical intake are known reasons. There are probably others.

Don't worry, everyone has these moments. It may only be that you need to get out more and socialize. If this is the case then I suggest that you arrange a day with your mates to meet up and go somewhere. Maybe this might make you feel better. Or if you don't really like to socialize maybe you could get your mind of being sad by reading one of your favourite books, and if you are not too keen on reading then you maybe watching one of your favourite programmes might help. If you are still feeling sad then you can also try to draw your emotions on paper to get them all out. If none of these things are helping you then you could maybe talk to someone close to you and work out why you are feeling sad. It could also be depression so maybe you should ask a parent or carer to contact your GP so that they can help you. Of coarse you don't have to but it might help you.

Also, it could be hormones changing as you get older. We all know that hormones change, but our attitude changes with it. I am feeling the same thing right now. Something personal or a small scenario could have triggered it. Even if nothing will cheer you up, you'll move on for sure.

There is only one case that you might not move on and that's bipolar depression. Just like hormones, it can be triggered by little things. But instead of moving on, you carry it out through longer periods of time. If it keeps happening, you should see a physical therapist who will hopefully find the cause of your sadness.

BiPolar itself can not cause any death. the only way someone with BiPolar didn't live as long as someone who didn't have would be because they killed themselves, or if they were in an accident like anyone else.

I disagree with the above answer to the question. Bipolar disease is chronic. It causes changes in the chemical balance of the brain involving seratonin, receptor sites, and other processes involved in causing chemical imbalance. If the brain is the place where mood, thought processes, the ability to rationalize, self esteem, how one interacts with the world and feels about their place in the world...the ability to feel joy and happiness, even when one has so much...extreme irritability the feeling that in a seemingly normal way of thinking one can do extreme acts, or the feeling of polar opposites at the same time. Having mood fluctuate by the day, hour or minutes. Affecting relationship with self, family, friends, the ability to work and function with daily tasks...having daily tasks feel overhwelming. Flashing to pain. If the brain is where these thought processes are formed, why is it so hard to believe that with a chemical imbalance that causes so much distorted thinking, the victim of this disease would feel that their family would be better off without them? That their family and friends deserve better and that they are a failure, loser and their kids deserve a much better parent, even though you are usually doing a good job.

At the end stage of this disease their is extreme pain...just like any other serious medical disease/condition where it is at the end stages. Unfortunately with mental health disease, their is no hospice care. There is no morphine or round the clock care to make the person feel as comfortable as possible. To be out of the pain, one kills themselves. But one with bipolar disease doesnt want to die anymore than any other with a disease that destroys their ability to live a fulfilling life, they just want to be out of the pain. Unfortunately those around will often tend to compartamentalize the bipolar person. A bipolar person is walking around trying to function with no physical changes apparent, but behavior that is judged. It is an invisible disease that one often can't talk about for fear or repercussions. 'Their working and have so much good things in their life, my god how could they be so irresponsible for their bills, their work responsibilities? My god how could they even think of doing this to their children?! What they don't realize is that the acts or behavior that they consider irresponsible and interpret as character flaws are often signs and symptoms of this serious disease.Their is not compassion, their is judgment and terribly mean comments about how selfish this person is. In reality the bipolar person or depressed person does not want to die any more than that alzheimers patient that becomes confuses and wanders out in front of that car and is killed...than a person whose behavior becomes eratic due to a brain tumor..they don't want to leave their children anymore than someone who has a heart attack, complications from diabetes (which is also a chemical imbalance), metastatic cancer. Has anyone ever said to a victim of one of these other diseases who is about to die, "My god, how could you do this to your children?" Probably not. My mother had terminal cancer and my father died of heart disease. I cared for my mom for a year and a half before she died. We used hospice care. We cared for her around the clock. My father died suddenly one afternoon. He suffered terribly. Was in terrible agony as he drowned in his own fluid. I understand the horror and pain and devastation that many other diseases can cause. I am bipolar. I am made to feel shame and guilt. It is a disease that I am unable to speak freely about because I am often judged. It kills self esteem, the feeling of self worth. It causes the feeling of extreme guilt of one's performance as a person, a mother, a professional a friend and family member and causes the feeling that the world would be better off without being around. It gives the facade that one is functioning when really one is struggling to stay alive and is battling the feeling of wanting to die. I am bipolar. I tried to kill myself. I was in a coma for seven days. I had, as my medical team explained, what is comprable to a heart attack, end stages of cancer or alzheimers...I was at the end stages of this disease and I was going to die. I couldn't take the guilt and shame anymore. I was in excruciating pain.

If I wasn't bipolar, my thinking probably wouldn't be distorted. I would be confident again and feel joy and the love of life, my children, friends, family. I would carry out responsibilities with integrity and excellent follow through. I would love myself just the way I am.

Yes, I am bipolar. To answer the question. Yes, bipolar is a disease. It is chronic. If it is in remission, it doesn't mean that one is normal or without the disease. Many things will trigger an episode. And, it is a disease that kills all by itself. It is not like getting his by a car or any other accident. It is often terminal.

This is a good Question, .And yes they can if she says that she is going to harm her self or others, Or if she has taken drugs that was a result of drug overdose . In many state they go by a 302 Code - It's a hold for 72 hours. That's it. Unless the next to kin comes in , Then they can stay longer. But the 302 they have to stay. Court Order.

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The classic answer to this question is water, however, water does not supply all of the needed aspects of hydration. Electrolytes, the ever popular buzz-word, are very important in the context of hydration. When the body sweats to keep cool, it loses more than just water. Salts, such as potassium and sodium chlorides, are lost through sweat.

Working two summers at a camp, I have found that watermelon and bananas, or any fresh fruit for that matter, are a tasty and highly efficient way of staying hydrated. If fresh fruits are not available, partially diluted Gatorade is also acceptable.

The point in living is different for everybody. Some want money, Others want power. Me? I just want to be as happy as possible without others pushing religion down my throat. In my opinion, If there was a God, He/She/It must have forgotten about all the poor innocents who have died throughout history in earth quakes, Floods, Hurricanes, Wars etc. I hear the millions of worshippers saying that this is Gods way of telling us that we're abusing the planet or these are all man made events, My answer is that "almighty" means power to do what it sees fit. In that case, The meaning of life is this:- Make the most of what time we have because nobody controls you, Nobody owns you, Nobody is on the other side waiting for you and nobody can stop you being who you want to be if you really want to be as much as you can. Bottom line, Make money, Spend money, Retire with hard earned money then die with no money. That way,You've lived life and spent what is yours to spend. Religion? Ha! killed more people than everything else in history combined. Pay no attention to religion and your life will be less demanding, Less stressful, Less discriminating and you have Sundays to do whatever the hell you like!

Unlike this person above me, im episcopalian, and i believe in god, living a good life, and my lifestyle is to be happy free, and one day, when me, or you or someone else dies, their soul will go to heaven. For now, i just live life to the funnest and fullest. :D. the question depresses me, so i keep my mind off, by simply setting goals to make my life worth lving. i love life. and i find religion beneficial in my life, but im not one to force on anyone.... im only 13 :P

Major depression in adolescents is associated with antisocial behavior and substance abuse. There are various depression symptoms to be on the look-out for, especially if the symptoms are uncharacteristic of the teen, are disruptive to daily life and normal functioning and lasts more than two weeks and does not seem to dissipate: Irrational on-going uneasiness and anxiety, interference with the ability to think clearly, inability to make any good decisions, poor performance in school, withdrawal from friends and activities, inexplicable feelings of despair, guilt, apathy, sadness and hopelessness, lack of enthusiasm, energy or motivation, anger and rage, overreaction to criticism, feelings of being unable to satisfy ordeals, poor self-esteem, forgetfulness, restlessness and agitation, noticeable and significant changes in eating or sleeping patterns, fatigue, insomnia, appetite disturbances, substance abuse, problems with authority, suicidal thoughts or actions.

In general, anhedonia is the reduced ability or perhaps the complete inability to enjoy things or experience pleasure, particularly as regards activities that an individual previously enjoyed. Links can be found below to check facts and discover more information.

One good way is to ensure he (or she) is taking his meds. If he really is bi-polar (formerly known as manic-depressive), he should be under a doctor's care and taking the meds needed to control his illness. If he is already on medication, you must do everything in your power to encourage him to stay on them, even when he's "feeling great and doesn't need them." To do so is not nagging. You're saving your relationship -- and maybe HIS LIFE!

Of course they are! They aren't some strange animal, demented human or an alien for goodness sakes!!