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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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Ive been sick for a month and im getting depressed what should you do?

go to bored.com

Try to do something that lifts your spirits. When I am sick, I enjoy going to epiclol.com or cracked.com. Both sites have some funny stuff.

If you are really feeling down, then ask about counseling. Some counselors help others understand how to deal with the thoughts about feeling weak and the inability to do normal tasks.

Also, you may find this odd, but animals give a great amount of comfort for ill people. Some dogs will curl up and snuggle next to someone who is ill, trying to cheer them up. Maybe you should consider a dog, cat or even a gerbil.

Where is there a Bipolar treatment center located in Syracuse NY?

The are several bipolar disorder treatment centers in Syracuse NY, they are located at: 7266 Buckley Road, 375 West Onondaga st., 770 James st., 6010 East Molloy Road, 109 South Warren st., 847 James st., 800 Irving Avenue.

Do all teens feel this alone?

For a long time I felt lost and alone. I told my mom. She said have you ever condsidered God? I never though of that. I prayed for God to forgive me and fill my soul with unspeakable joy and non alone ness. you know what? He did. I never feel alone any more. Jesus' love is enough. Dont go looking for love in other places. Men/women

will betray you. The devil will take you farther than you wanted. Jesus will mend your heart to perfection, there will be a scar, but perfection he will mend it to. When I feel alone I just talk to Him. tell him what I am going through. The nice thing is, He never interupts! He just listens. and he will help you. God Bless You! hope this helped.

John 3:16

For God so loved the World that He gave His

only son that who ever belives in Him will not

perish but have everlasting Life!

Jesus loves you more than you know!

How do I get my mentally ill son in an inpatient program using grants?

my son is on ,adicare and they will not give him an inpatient program and he is trying to killhimself every three weeks

Can depression cause someone to be violent?

Yes, technically depression can cause anger. Being depressed may cause impulsivity when exposed to stimuli. That impulsivity can come out in many ways. Anger, worse depression, suicidal thoughts, and maybe even humor. But if the stimuli causes the impulsivity to react strong enough, anger may come of it. Your answer is yes.

Why do people commit suicide when the are sexually abused?

Very often the guilt of sexual abuse is transferred to the child by the abuser. The child is told that he or she has a 'secret' and mustn't tell anyone about the abuse. Afterwards the child naturally feels dirty and shameful despite the fact that the child is innocent and the abuser the guilty party. Unless the abuse is discovered, the abuser punished and the child undergoes a healing process (either through counselling, psychotherapy or similar treatment) they can harbour this guilt right through their life, even into late adulthood. Occasionally the abused child's guilt ends up as depression, as the body and mind's way of coping with the untreated 'shame' of abuse. If the depression takes hold, and is severe enough, thoughts of suicide can result. .

What are some of the misunderstandings about mental illness?

People sometimes confuse mental illness with malingering, a lack of willpower, and hypochondria. They may think that mental illness is weakness or something you can just "snap out of." Some fail to see mental illness as real. They may confuse mental illness with criminal behavior. People may think all mental illnesses can be fixed with medicine or that the medicines for mental illness have less side-effects than they do.

To add to the misunderstandings, there are slasher films with deranged persons, and the news media often makes a point to mention that some spree killer was under treatment for mental illness. So the public only sees the most sensational of those with mental illness. They often don't hear about the success stories, so this feeds into the misunderstandings.

I dont know why i keep feeling depressed?

sometimes, if your just having a bad day you can seem depressed. or if you bottle up your feelings and don't express how you feel and let people walk all over you then you will be upset all the time or be depressed. you can cure this by talking to a doctor or even talking to you best friend or trusted person about how you feel about things. Let yourself vent. and if you don't want to tell people how you feel because of a fear about being judged, write in a journal. that's what helps me. try it, you may never know

Ive been diagnosed with severe depression but truly believe I have bipolar my counsellors seem to miss all the signs?

Keep a mood diary and make sure, if you find yourself becoming what you think is manic, to see your counsellor while you still feel the same.

What is the most powerful anxiety -depression -ADHD medication each respectively?

The power of a medication depends mainly on the person's reaction, milligram dosages, and height, weight and metabolism. Usually the brand name or basic chemical structure matter less than the method of action, so the list will be ordered by the strength of the method of action Anti-anxiety- SSRI's, depressants, irregular anti-physchotics, regular anti-physchotics.

Depression- SSRI's or mood stabilizers, SNRI's, triclinic, MAOI, irregular anti-physchotics, regular anti-physchotics, stimulants (methlphenydate, amphetamine)

ADHD- SSRI's, SNRI's, Welbutrin, Straterra, XR methlphenydate, XR amphetamines, Vyvvance, IR methlphenydate, IR amphetamines

What is the specific IQ level of persons with bipolar disorder?

As with any population it varies, however studies show it is higher on average than in the general population. But the studies vary by how much.

However it is vital to remember that the only thing IQ scores measure reliably is ones ability to score high on IQ tests. They have no other proven value.

What are the risks and benefits of using shock treatment for depression?

There are benefits and risks to using shock therapy for depression. One risk of shock therapy is memory loss.

Can depression cause brief psychosis?

Stress can cause Brief Reactive Psychosis, and it can cause Depression as well. so perhaps it can indirectly.

Can disrespect lead to suicidal actions?

I would agree because respect has to do with acknowledging inherent worth in others or yourself. If you are not acknowledging your inherent worth as God's creation, you might not respect yourself or others, leading to actions that are hurtful/destructive to yourself and others.

Is achool a depressant?

Yes, excessive use of alcohol works as a depressant. There is a mistaken belief that drinking lots of alcohol will lift depression, but it actually makes it worse. The relaxed feeling at the time fools many people, but the after effects can be devastating.

Is oleanz a mood elavater medicine?

No it is not a mood elevator, though it is frequently prescribed in conjunction with mood elevaters for people with Bipolar Affective Disorder who experience severe manias. Oleanz is a trade name for the neuroleptic (anti-psychotic) drug Olanzapine, when it is sold in Chile, Peru, India and Burma. It is most often refered to by the orignal brand name it was issued under, Zyprexa.

What degree do you need to have to be a Anxiety and Depression therapist?

I don't know some people say social work and other people say something else... sorry

Early Treatment Can Help Bipolar?

Bipolar disorder can create major problems in your life. The disorienting mood swings alone can cause serious problems in personal relationships. The best bet for effective treatment of bipolar lies in early intervention and treatment. If you suspect that you or your child is suffering from bipolar disorder, do not delay in getting treatment. Talk with your doctor openly about the possibility so you can get referrals to specialists in your area. The sooner treatment is started, the sooner you or your child can have relief.

What is 'paralysis of will'?

It is the phenomenon experienced by those with ADD in which, when dealing with sudden stressful situations or confrontation, or while attempting to make important or nonimportant decisions, the brain seems to cease to function, and the person is literally mentally paralyzed for a short period of time, usually until the situation is resolved or the conflict/confrontation has ended. This is often followed by periods of extreme self analysis and guilt.

How hard is it to work 40 hours with bipolar disorder?

Lots of people who have a bipolar disorder still work a 40 hour week or more; the illness can be controlled by mood stabilizing drugs. And even if it is not controlled, a person in the manic phase of the disorder has enormous ability to work, even beyond that of a normal person.