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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.

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Is bill Walton depressed?

No, hes not fully developed in the head.

Hes gonna get belted.

Is there a way to live with bipolar without having to be a recluse hermit?

YES! Take your medication and see your therapist regularly. Try participating in a support group. Check with your local mental health clinic for information on support groups in your area.

How does teen discrimination effect teen development and mental functions?

teens can start to feel mentally insecure due to discrimination. they lose self-esteem and think that everything is wrong with themselves. take this from a teens pint of veiw, and from expierience just because of colour or family etc. knowing that someone cares or that someone thinks they look nice means a lot to them! don't go gettin counselin this will just make them feel daft. teens can stop all feelings mentally and it can take phsical affects. stress causes headaches and uneasyness. sometimes they want to stop all of their developement and so they cut themselves. this doesnt happen all the time but in some extreme cases it does lead to this!

What are the heredity aspects of bipolar disorder?

Chances are that if one of your parents had it its likely that one of their children will have it as well.

Where can i find a website with a suicide pact Dont try to talk me out of this no one cares anymore and dont tell me im pathetic or that i wont really do it or i wouldn't be asking this question?

Life really hurts sometimes. Horrible things happen, and sometimes these things cause profound hurt. Sometimes mental illness tears people apart.

I can guarantee you that although it feels, seems, and possibly is the case nobody cares right now, there are good people in the world that care about your welfare. You are a unique person, and the world needs you.

No matter how horrible life is right now, please don't hurt yourself. Reach out to mental health services, teachers/professors... anybody. And keep reaching out until you find someone who will help you.

Please stay safe, and know you are in my thoughts.

How does extreme stress and anxiety effect us?

It can cause it being difficult to focus and being stressed also prevents your stomach from digesting foods properly. Being constantly anxious will weaken your immune system and are much likely to get sick.

What is the difference between automatic thoughts and emotions?

The difference between the two is emotions can get the better of you and even tears may flow freely.

When your spouse has multiple disorders in her family history such as Narcissism Histrionic PD Bipolar disease how do you know how to handle her?

First off don't jump the gun! She may be lucky and the genes will have skipped her or others in her family. If you are already having problems then get a diagnosis from a specialist and don't second-guess. Once you know what is wrong then look it up on www.google.com Usually medications can help with the Bipolar, but narcissism is another thing, but the good side of this is women are 98% more likely to seek out psychiatric care for this problem than men are. If your spouse has been diagnosed and refuses any treatment or refuses to take her medications for bipolar then you are going to have to tell her she has to help herself and do as the doctors say or you're leaving. Mean it! If you don't these two diseases can ruin you.

How did the great depression affect Europe and Asia?

It strengthened them because people felt a stronger government could improve the economy.

Can a horse die of grieve?

Horses are herd animals and they will miss a friend that has been with them. They grieve too. Try to find another buddy for your horse, such as a goat, sheep, another horse, whatever you can afford. There are many rescue Horse places trying to find good homes for their rescues (check with your Vet or your nearest Animal Shelter). Maybe look into that. But a goat or sheep will do too or a small donkey.

Yes they can. As mentioned above make sure they have another animals company :) Although even with a replacement they may get sick etc

Was there a Depression Era artist Called Edwin Boyd Johnson?

Yes. He studied at the Art institute of Chicago and there are a number of his existing murals in public buildings. These include a library in Melrose Park, IL, the City Hall in Sioux City, SD, and postoffices in Illinois and Tennessee.

How do I prove in court that I do not have mental illness?

You usually need a prior metal examination by an approved specialist, with those results then being either signed by witnesses and presented in court or the doctor themselves appearing to defend their finding.

Do you have withdrawals from stopping trazodone?

Yes You sure can. I'm on day two without it and it's very similar to opiate withdrawals. Cold sweats, hot flashes, vomiting, diarrhea, can't sleep. I just took a promethazine and a couple of soma until I get mine filled tomorrow. Don't just stop it in one day, taper yourself off. I take 150 mg per day. Good luck

Can the sun cause depression?

As of now, there's no evidence that the sun itself (in terms of UV ray exposure and such) causes depression.

However, daylight may play a role in depression. There is a type of depression known as seasonal affective disorder (SAD) in which depression sets in usually during autumn and winter months because lack of light may throw off one's circadian rhythm (our 24-hour biological cycle). Light therapy is a biomedical treatment for SAD.

How does Electric Convulsive Therapy work?

Our brains are actually electrical systems, with the neurons "firing" in order to make connections. In the case of ongoing or severe depression, the neurons slow down, making a person feel sluggish, disinterested in their normal activities and with a negative view of themselves, their current situation and, perhaps, of life itself. During the manic stage of bipolar disorder, the neurons are hyperactive, resulted in racing thoughts, a speeded up level of activity, and over-confidence in themselves and their abilities, sometimes resulting in poor decisions such as overspending or practicing indiscriminate sex. Sending a pulse or pulses of electricity through a depressed brain momentarily induces a hyperactive state, which balances out the brain activity afterwards. It is one treatment option for someone who suffers from severe, ongoing depression; or whose brain is resistant to drug therapy.

When this treatment was first developed more than 60 year ago, the practice was to induce severe convulsions which sometimes resulted in physical damage to the back or the brain. It was also a painful procedure and some people outside the medical profession considered it to be a way to frighten patients into "snapping out of it" by force of their own will. Today, much more is understood about the functioning of the brain, and it has been found that only a fraction of the amount of electricity administered is necessary to be safe and achieve positive results.

Some individuals use this alternative treatment option as a way to control their depression without using drugs. They are given a relaxant or anesthetic and wheeled into the treatment room on a gurney. They do not report experiencing pain, and afterward are taken to a room for recovery where they may relax for two or three days. During this time, they may use various methods to help minimize side effects (such as temporary loss of memory or confusion) by doing crossword or other types of brain challenging puzzles. When they are released, they often report feeling rested, refreshed, and ready to resume their normal activities at home and at work.

If you or someone you love has been offered this option, the doctor or psychiatrist will be able to explain exactly what to expect. Thia is an individual choice, and the patient will be given the option of accepting or refusing this method of treatment.

What is the best treatment for cyclothymia?

Lithium, benzodiazepines for anxiety, as well as psychosocial counseling.

Why does God allow depression to exist in the world?

According to Christian teaching, all suffering and pain is either a test, a punishment or an unnecessary and unjustified random occurrence.

What is respiratory depression?

This occurs when respiratory drive is lower and breaths per minute decrease - to the point that added oxygenation (or even respiratory support on a ventilator) is required. A number of conditions and diseases can cause respiratory depression. Common conditions include severe respiratory infections, congestive heart failure, exacerbation of COPD, among others.

Are inpatient facilities good?

Inpatient treatment varies in quality, just as outpatient does. The advantage to inpatient is that you are relieved of the stresses of everyday life, and the staff and counselors have an opportunity to get to know you better so that they can better assess and help you.

Can you get a prescription for Psychiatric Meds at a hospital emergency room?

You will need to take in an old prescription bottle and/or the name and number of the pharmacy that has filled your prescription before. Med management at an emergency room will also depend on your past history with them and which meds you are trying to refill. If this is a first diagnosis, most emergency rooms have an on call psychiatrist who -may- want to check you in to a hospital for observation.

That said, yes emergency rooms can prescribe psychiatric meds. Whether they will depends on the hospital and the patient.

My friend is 12 and her parents just split up and she is feeling very depressed and feels like her parents dont care about her and dont have time for her what can i do to help her?

Be there for her by not talking and just listening.

You cannot fix her. Don't try. You will accomplish far more by just listening and allowing her to talk it out. Just being supportive in that way and not offering advice may be difficult for you, and if you cannot do it, you should not get involved with that part of her life.

Above all, remember that her reality is hers, and you do not "understand." Nor can you ever. Her pain is in her head. Listening will help her to let it out safely.

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