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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
Where do people who commit suicide go?
If you believe in Jesus...and you take your own life. You go to hell :( Do not commit suicide...God loves you no matter what your issues are.
if you really believe in Jesus you won't even consider committing suicide.
that thought is not even an option.
but of course if you are catholic, which I'm not by the way, you will go to hell because you won't be able to ask for forgiveness for your last sin.
Is having more than one personality mood anxiety disorder common?
Having more than one personality/anxiety disorder is very common. Having two or more disorders that share some sort of a relationship is called comorbidity. Whatever specific disorders you're asking about, I would do a quick google search on them searching for comorbidity. For example: comorbidity of anxiety disorder and bipolar disorder
Principal issue regarding not preventing suicide?
It is not clear what you mean by this question. Perhaps it might help if I point out that responsibility for my life rests with me. This means that I can prevent myself from suicide by realising that living my life is all I know about. If I am feeling that my life is hard or difficult or challenging or painful or hopeless............then I need to share my feelings with a person that I trust.........preferably an expert counsellor or psychotherapist. By doing this I hope to be able to pick myself up and get on with my life. Living is all that I know about.
A typical pattern of behavior associated with a manic?
- excitement
- irresponsible actions
- irritability
- grandiosity
- pleasure seeking
- etc.
Are downers used to treat bipolar disorder?
No!
Such drugs are likely to make symptoms worse.
Some people with bipolar disorder may self-medicate with them, though.
Postwar depression can occur to soldiers that have been in a war zone. This may lead to the soldier having nightmares, and needing medication to sleep or finction in real life where there is no war.
Is a suicidal person mentally ill?
They can be. Usually if someone is suicidal they are depressed, and Depression can be caused by a mental disorder
One of the possible causes is depression. You may not even know you have it as it is not always associated with feeling totally miserable. Rather, it manifests in a variety of symptoms caused by low levels of certain brain chemicals. One of the symptoms is low sex drive or interest in things that normally would be of interest. Talk with your doctor to see if this cause applies to you and to determine other possibilities. Keep your partner up to date on what you find out. If they understand what is going on, it can help avoid their feelings of rejections and possible infidelity.
How are borderline and narsisstic personality disorders treated?
Answer: You need to talk to a doctor, or a psychiatrist. The best methods of treatment for those types are both medication and psychotherapy.
Lorazepam (Ativan) is a benzodiazepine tranquelizer. You will test positive for benzodiazepines. Take your medication bottles in with you when you take the test. They are legitimate prescriptions, and you are under a doctor's care, so it is fine if they show up on the test.
Can Allegra d worsen bipolar disorder?
If you are bipolar, don't risk taking allegra. I went to the hospital hardly able to breathe, my heart pounding fast and hard, breaking out in a sweat. It was not a heart attack.
Where do we find bipolar neurons?
Bipolar neurons are found in the retina and olfactory nerve in the nose.
What are some common anti depression medications?
Common prescription medications written for those diagnosed with clinical depression include Serotonin Reuptake Inhibitors (SSRIs) and Tricyclic Antidepressants. These drugs are helpful in stabilizing mood by increasing the presence of the "feel good" neurotransmitters for longer periods of time in the brain.
No it isn't. A person can not transfer being bipolar to you and it's nothing you can catch.
Are SSRI meds appropriate for bipolar disorder?
They may be used in conjunction with mood stabilizing medication, which are used for bipolar disorder, but they are not used alone as a solution to bipolar disorder.
Are there support groups for the families of bipolar people?
Yes, there are support groups for individuals with and families of persons with Bipolar Disorder. These below are courtesy of the American Self-Help Group Clearinghouse. Feel free to call 973-989-1122 or visit website www.selfhelpgroups.org for the most up-to-date listings for support groups.
BIPOLAR DISORDER
Abraham Low Self-Help Systems (formerly Recovery, Inc.)International. 600 groups. Founded 1937. Mental health self-help organization that offers weekly peer-led meetings for people suffering from various emotional and mental conditions. Telephone and internet-based meetings available. Principles parallel those found in cognitive-behavioral therapy. Teaches people how to change their thoughts, reactions and behaviors that cause their physical and emotional symptoms. Write: Abraham Low Self-Help Systems, 105 W. Adams St., Suite 2940, Chicago, IL 60603.Call 1-866-221-0302 or 312-337-5661; Fax: 312-726-4446. Website: www.lowselfhelpsystems.org
Depression and Bipolar Support Alliance (DBSA)National. 1000+ affiliated groups. Founded 1986. Mutual support and information for persons with depression and bipolar disorder and their families. Provides education on the nature of depressive illnesses. Advocacy for research and improved access to care. Scheduled online support group meetings (Mon., Tues. and Wed.), annual conference, guidelines for developing support groups and quarterly newsletter. Face-to-face support group listings on website. Write: DBSA, 730 N. Franklin St., Suite 501, Chicago, IL 60610. Call 1-800-826-3632 or 312-642-0049(Mon.-Fri., 8:30am-5pm CST); Fax: 312-642-7243. Website: www.dbsalliance.org
Emotions Anonymous International. 784 chapters. Founded 1971. Fellowship for people experiencing emotional difficulties. Uses the 12-step program sharing experiences, strengths and hopes in order to improve emotional health. Books and literature available to new and existing groups. Guidelines available to help start a similar group. Write: Emotions Anonymous International, P.O. Box 4245, St. Paul, MN 55104-0245. Call 651-647-9712; Fax: 651-647-1593. Website: www.emotionsanonymous.org E-mail: orders@emotionsanonymous.org
GROW in America International. 143 groups. Founded in 1957. 12-Step. Group offers mutual help, friendship, community, education and leadership. Focuses on recovery and personal growth. Open to all including those with mental health issues, depression, anxiety, grief, fears, etc. Write: GROW in America, P.O. Box 3667, Champaign, IL 61826. Call 1-888-741-4769. Website: www.growinamerica.org
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Child and Adolescent Bipolar Foundation Online.Site provides information posted by members to provide support to families of children or teens with bipolar disorder. Offers message boards, support group information, community center and general information. Website: www.bpkids.org
Conduct Disorders Parent Message Board Online. 7080 members. Founded 1995. Support for parents of a child with one of the many behavior disorders such as attention deficit hyperactivity disorder, oppositional defiance disorder, bipolar disorder, conduct disorder, depression, anxiety and substance abuse. Parents of children all ages welcome. Website: www.conductdisorders.com
Schizoaffective.org Online. Provides support for people diagnosed with schizophrenia, schizoaffective, bipolar disorders, their family and caregivers. Site includes a live chat room. Website: schizoaffective.org E-mail schizoaffectiveorg-owner@yahoogroups.com
Support4Hope Online. Provides support of various mental health issues such as autism, obsessive compulsive disorder, bipolar disorder, depression, anxiety disorders, schizophrenia, post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), ADD and ADHD and the problems that arise from them such as domestic abuse. Online forums and chatroom. Website:www.support4hope.com
FAMILIES OF PERSONS WITH MENTAL ILLNESS
Federation of Families for Children's Mental HealthNational. 137 affiliated groups. Founded 1989. Parent-run organization focused on the needs of children and youth with emotional, behavioral or mental disorders and their families. Provides information, advocacy, newsletter and conferences. For local support group information, click on "Who We Are" on top of menu bar; then click on "Local Chapters and State Organizations." Write: National Federation of Families for Children's Mental Health, 9605 Medical Center Dr., Suite 280, Rockville, MD 20850. Call240-403-1901; Fax: 240-403-1909. Website: www.ffcmh.org E-mail: ffcmh@ffcmh.org
Sibling Support Project National. 340 affiliated groups. Founded 1990. Organization dedicated to the life long concerns of brothers and sisters of people with special health, developmental and mental health concerns. Provides workshops on sibling issues, hosts listservs and provides training on how to implement Sibshops (lively workshops for school-age siblings). Write: Sibling Support Project, c/o Donald Meyer, 6512 23rd Ave. NW, Seattle, WA 98117. Call 206-297-6368. Website: www.siblingsupport.org E-mail: donmeyer@siblingsupport.org
National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI)(BILINGUAL) National. 1100 groups. Founded 1979. Dedicated to improving the lives of persons living with serious mental illness and their families. Has local self-help and educational groups for family members and mental health consumers. Online community message boards, e-newsletters, blogs and online fact sheets. Quarterly magazines. Focuses on support, education, advocacy and research. Provides online veterans resource center. Write: NAMI, 3803 North Fairfax Dr., Suite 100, Arlington, VA 22203-1701. Call 1-800-950-6264 (helpline) or 703-524-7600 (day); Fax: 703-524-9094. Website: www.nami.org
ONLINE ONLY
Conduct Disorders Parent Message Board Online. 7080 members. Founded 1995. Support for parents of a child with one of the many behavior disorders such as attention deficit hyperactivity disorder, oppositional defiance disorder, bipolar disorder, conduct disorder, depression, anxiety and substance abuse. Parents of children all ages welcome. Website: www.conductdisorders.com
SibNet Online. 1500+ members. Founded 1998.Listserv for and about adult brothers and sisters of people with special health, developmental and emotional needs. Opportunity for adult brothers and sisters to share information and discuss issues of common interest. Subscribers can connect with their peers, seek information about local services, create connections for their siblings and discuss the proper policies agencies should have toward brothers and sisters. Website:groups.yahoo.com/group/sibnet E-mail: sibnet-owner@yahoogroups.com
Depression is a problem that can be solved by the willpower to pull yourself out of it?
Not in all cases. Some actually need the help of medications because of the chemical imbalances in the brain.
What do you call the floor in a hospital where the crazy people stay?
The psychiatric center or else the play ground with see saw and merry go rounds
