Depression and Bipolar Disorder

postpartum depression is fairly common but it can also be genetic and depends on a woman's circumstances in her life and how well she can withstand the pressure

Two mood stabilizers and an antipsychotic (used as a minor mood stabilizer) is very common, but the specific ones will vary from patient to patient.

The fact that Lamictal is one of the mood stabilizers suggests that the patient has slightly more problem with depressive mood swings than manic mood swings.

Some careers that have very high rates of depression are the following: Nursing home/child care workers, food service staff, social workers, health care workers, artist, entertainers, writers and teachers.

No, if that was the case the hospital would be overfilled. All bipolar means is violent mood swings. They're medicated by their doctor, that's it.

Despite seemingly popular belief, depression can cause a number of health risks, such as insomnia (not enough sleep) or hypersomnia (too much sleep), ulcers, body aches and even issues with memory loss. WebMD reports that the World Health Organization is suggesting that "depression has a greater impact on overall health than arthritis, diabetes, angina, and asthma." Hope this helps some. :)

easy, just count to 3!

NO!! she wants to jump off a clif because 1) she wants to hear Edward's voice 2) she wants to feel free!

Endogenous is internal, biological and somatic

Exogensous is externally caused - environmental

Absolutely! Money is no miracle cure. People need more than cars and houses to be truly fulfilled in their lives.

at least two weeks

one or more mood swings

There is no established link between the two diseases.

A Drama Queen!

Because your depressed. lack of sleep doesn't lead to depression, but vice versa.

I personally would not want to risk passing on the bipolar genes to my offspring. However, this is a deeply personal decision. Many clinics will not accept eggs or sperm if you have severe mental illness. The best way to find this out would be to just go down to the clinic and ask them.

its hard to be exact but around 1969-71 making it old but not a relic

ask your doctor

you are bipolar with balder infection.

When treating a child who has Bipolar Disorder it is important to find a Psychiatrist or Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner that specializes in treating children. Your pediatrician will not have enough background to effectively treat this condition as it has been very recent that children have been diagnosed with Bipolar Disorder.

A really good book that discusses childhood bipolar disorder:

The Bipolar Child: The Definitive and Reassuring Guide to Childhood's Most Misunderstood Disorder. Author: Demetri Papolos, MD Effective treatments for Bipolar Disorder include a combination of cognitive behavioral therapy coupled with medication.

A psychiatrist or psychiatric nurse practitioner are professionals that can prescribe medications to treat Bipolar Disorder. It is important to be followed by one of these professionals.

Since every individual is different, it may take time to for your doctor to find the medication combination that works best for you.

Medications that have been used to treat Bipolar Disorder include atypical anti-psychotics that have mood stabilizing properties.

Medications in this category include:

Seroquel

Risperdal

Zyprexa

Symbyax (zyprexa + prozac)

Abilify

Geodon

Anti-convulsant medications in conjunction with an anti-psychotic are also used to treat Bipolar Disorder.

Medications in this category include:

Lamictal

Depakote

Tegretol

Many individuals who have Bipolar Disorder may also need an anti-depressant at different times in their cycle.

(again, every individual is different and every individual who has bipolar disorder is different.)

Common Anti-depressants include:

SSRI's (Selective Serotonin Reuptake Inhibitors):

Paxil

Celexa

Zoloft

Lexapro

* Prozac is often not recommended for individuals with bipolar as it has been known to induce mania.

SSNRI's (selective Serotonin Norepinephrine Reuptake Inhibitors):

Cymbalta

Effexor

Serzone

Older Drugs Used to Treat Bipolar Disorder include:

Lithium - Mood Stabilizer

A combination of medications that my clients have been prescribed in the past includes: an anti-psychotic, anti-convulsive, and an antidepressant.

For example, Seroquel, Lamictal, and Cymbalta.

Finally, If you have a diagnosis of Bipolar Disorder, I can't stress enough the importance of staying on your medication and maintaining regular appointments with your psychiatrist. Bipolar Disorder is a medical condition that is managed with medication. In order to maintain a consistent and stable life you must take your medicine, as prescribed by your psychiatrist, every day.

Bipolar disorder is becoming more widely accepted as a disease and as something that can be cured with modern medicine. While accepting of suffers of this disease, the general attitude in this society is to get help if it is available to you.

In short, probably no

Lithium is a mood stabilizing drug, which is indicative of bipolar treatment. However efexor is a serotonin and noradrenaline (nor-epinephrine) reuptake inhibitor, and is thus contraindicated in the treatment of bipolar disorder.

It is thought that noradrenaline is responsible for the manic phases seen in bipolar, so a drug increasing its levels should not be given in the treatment of bipolar disorder.

It is likely that efexor is being given because of the severity of the depression, and the lithium is being given to overcome the mood unstabilizing effects of it

As with all things medical its probably best to ask your doctor why they gave you that combination.

no

I'm bipolar and I can tell you it is very hard to have friends. But the key is that you both need to be open and you might have to force the friend to open up. Its very important to make sure they know you care about them and will nd there for them. You also need to be patient with them.

There are many different kinds of depressants: barbiturates and benzodiazepines, alcohol, narcotics (opiate derivatives), sedative-hypnotics, antihistamines (such as benadryl,) and some anesthetics (such as ether, chloroform, ketamine and phencyclidine).

Opiates are derived from opium, produced by the opium poppy. Most of the others, with the exception of alcohol, are produced in the laboratory.