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Depression and Bipolar Disorder
Questions and answers about Depression and Bipolar disorder, including symptoms of the illness, and how to help those who suffer from it.
2,793 Questions
When is it too late to treat depression?
I don't think it is never too late to treat depression because if you really want to get out of your depression you could try.
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Good answer! Until a person passes away, there is always time and a good way to treat depression, from exercise to eating a good diet in combination with talk therapy and (or) medication, and electro-shock therapy, among others.
Why does Lithium Carbonate not work if you start it then discontinue use then start it again?
Certain drugs, in this case Lithium, need two things: A specific drug concentration level and time to work on your body. Because of the chemical makeup of lithium and how it reacts on certain parts of your body, there is a a lag sometimes between starting treatment and seeing an effect. So if you stop, the drug levels go down and the certain parts of you body return to the pre-drug state causing you to need to "retitrate" your dose.
Do you think Casey Anthony has a Narcissistic personality disorder or another personality disorder?
After being directed to a superb definition , I feel that Casey Anthony is part of a subgroup of the Narcissistic personality definitions entitled the " fragiles". This group has most all of the symptoms of an ego inflated individual who shows no empathy and fakes real concern for others. She also becomes enraged when confronted with her behavior and tends to build her self up by surrounding herself with others who are Narcissistic in their behavior. She does not like anyone or anything to come between her and the attention that she believes brings her the feelings of an inflated ego - thus success! In her family life or up bringing she lacked attention or felt she was abused or treated unfairly rather imagined or true. Therefore, she delivers her harshest treatment to her family members. She takes advantage of them the most and treats them with utter disregard. Does this sound like Casey Anthony? Could this have been a motive for killing Caylee? Why didn't the Prosecution have a psychological profiler look into this. I did and it was not to hard to do. This case was a travesty of justice for that baby girl. Now, who do they search for as a suspect? As for no child neglect or abuse ever seen from Casey - What about not knowing where your 2 year-old baby was for 31 days while you party on stolen money! Is that not child neglect or abuse jurors?
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Even if you had sat on the jury, you would not know the whole story. There's lots in the background of these big cases. The evidence shown the jury did not support a guilty verdict. If it had been touch and go, they would have spent several days going over it before coming to a conclusion. Also, there is no way to correctly diagnose a person without qualifications and time spent directly with the person.
What are you doing to deal with the depression?
No drug will help you, or me. I just keep smiling, literally. When you smile, subconsciously you will feel not as depressed. If you do not sweat the small things, then you will be much happier.
How many vicodin in order to commit suicide?
We would rather not advise people about how to commit suicide. Perhaps you could tell us why you would wish to do so, and we might have some useful advice for you.
What is a sign of major or sever depression?
Feeling of hopelessness, complete and total lack of mood. You basically feel completely empty inside, not even bad, just empty and bitter. You don't care about anything, you feel like you don't have a future and that nothing good will ever come out of your life.
In addition to that you may have headaches, lack of appetite and insomnia.
How does biological make-up influence schizophrenia and bipolar disorder?
Both of these disorders have a high genetic component. In both cases, scientists feel that it is a combination of genetics and environment which is responsible. In other words, there is a higher risk of getting one of these illnesses if you have a history of it in your family, but there are many other things which can make it worse or better. There is not a huge increase in your chances, even with a family history - identical twins of a schizophrenic person only have about a 50% chance of having it themselves, and considering that their genetic make-up is identical, that shows there is more going on than just the DNA.
Hello, Mainly, Ashley is not an emo name. Trust me, most emo names have the letter "X" in them.
What are the most common causes of suicide among teens?
The major cause of suicide is Depression, which a lot of people go through. Depression causes you to lose interest in people and things, and can make you believe all the negative things that people say to you.
The other, related cause is the loss of a loved one or a close friend.
How is bi-polar disorder diagnosed?
usually by observing symptoms and behavior during an active episode. It is very obvious in most cases. when there is no active episode you can't diagnose it at all except retrospectively from patient's subjective history.
Is a mentally ill person capable of accepting his or her illness?
It really depends on the person and what illness it was. but the thing to remember is being mentally ill is an illness and needs treating, you wouldn't leave a broken leg would you ?
Why I still feel dizzy after a bad reaction to just one pill of Lexapro 6 months ago?
We cannot answer that, except to say that it is more likely that the Lexapro triggered an existing condition than that it caused it. We suggest discussing this issue with a mental health professional.
To want revenge is normal. Even if there is another dimension, such as sadism, it's still not 'a symptom of mental illness'. Is anybody actually telling you that you are mentally ill? The point is simply that telling people that they are mentally ill can be a form of abuse.
I believe it is normal to want to take revenge in various ways. When there are reports on the news regarding cruelty, many compassionate people feel the urge to exact sadist revenge. However, there is such a thing as Sadistic Personality Disorder, so it might be worth taking a look at the symptoms of this and seeing if you have anything in common.
I believe indulging in these fantasies serves as a temporary relief, but I imagine it can have detrimental effects to you if they prevent you from forgiving or moving on from the past. Clearly it has made you question your own mental health, so regardless of whether or not you can be termed as mentally ill, I think it is worth taking steps to get you away from these fantasies altogether so they cannot lead to this.
Can you take pre- natel pills while on bipolar and anxiety meds?
I would think so. I did (while on bipolar and anxiety meds) with no side effects. Prenatal pills are vitamins and shouldn't have any effect on your other meds. However, I would consult your doctor or pharmicist to make sure. They can also tell you at what times (taking) your meds will be most effective for you.
Where does bipolar disorder occur?
Bipolar occurs at the level of the synaptic junction between neurotransmitters and receptors in the limbic system of the brain.
Are schizophrenia insanity mood disorder and anxiety disorder all the same?
You are comparing symptoms to a serious mental illness. Schizophrenia is a diagnosis for various types of disorders. Mood disorders and anxiety problems can be a symptom of a schizophrenic's disorder.
Is family therapy a mezzo or micro intervention?
The answer to whether family therapy is a meso- or micro-level intervention is that it is both. To truly understand this concept, and understanding of systems theory is necessary. It sounds like the question is coming from the prespective of Broffenbrenner's ecological systems perspective. Family therapy can be a micro intervention. It can deal with internal, psychological items. It can work within the microsystem of a family. Family therapy is also a meso-level intervention. It can deal with the interaction between different sub-systems of a family (a married couple, parents and a child, etc...) and any larger system they may interact with (school system, medical system, court system, other family systems). Family therapy is a meso-level intervention because its primary consideration is not necessarily the content of the problems that are presented, but rather the process in which the given system being examined is using to address or maintain the presenting problem.
How much does a psychologist make with a master degree?
the salary for a psychologist with a masters degree will vary depending on experience and location worked. They average about $67,650 per year.
I am emotionless does that mean I'm emo?
no because yo have to be emotional to be emo not emotionless.
If you are refering to a lumbar scan, here is your answer: The lumbar is the five vertebrae of the lower back. A scan of the lumbar is done with Magnetic Resonance Imaging (or MRI): a diagnostic technique that provides cross-sectional images of structures within the body without X-ray or other forms of radiation. So a Lombardi scan would probably be a scan of Vince Lombardi's lower back. I'm sure at this point in time, it is in pretty bad shape.
What do you call it when you get mad or distressed when someone enters your personal space?
Depends on what you mean by personal space. If you're referring to the 2 or 3 feet around each individual which most civilized people understand not to invade (other than to shake hands or pat someone on the back), and someone is standing inside this radius, then it's normal to be uncomfortable or even irritated. If you're referring to your home or your room, then it's more complicated. I'd have to know more about the situation, the personal dynamics between the individuals, etc. If you're asking for a word that means this particular reaction, I don't think there is one.
If you were really their friend you would learn to deal with it. but if they get smart with you snap on em' girlllll.
Can you give me 6 effects of idleness?
The 6 effects of idleness include changes in sleep patterns, the inability to fall asleep, weight gain and changes in metabolism, and lack of motivation. Other effects include increased appetite among some people and depression or even anxiety.
