Depression and Bipolar Disorder

This is a very good question. That has happened many times with me. They tried to diagnose me with depression but i knew i wasn't always depressed and i told them that i was super happy a few days before. So make sure that you speak up to the psychiatrist. A parent or something can also explain what they have observed since they most likely see them daily, or if the person is not living with a parent then someone who sees them often enough to see the dramatic mood swings should talk. It is good to have a another person besides the patient to give input to what he/she sees. The person that is suspected of having bipolar disorder know her/him self the best and how she/he feels, so that person should really speak up and be honest with the psychiatrist and with themself.

One reason is that lithium is a stabilizer - that is to say, it makes you feel normal. That works fine for the depressive episodes because the patient otherwise feels worse than normal. However, manic episodes, or highs, can be enjoyable, and returning to "normal" means losing that high.

Litium is used in drugs to stabilize mood swings. A mood stabilizing drug is one submitted to people who are bipolar. It is also more effective in stabilizing mania than depression.

You can go and talk to your family practice doctor or doctor that you go to regularly and they can name off some professionals that you can go and see in your area that you can talk to.

Because where angry,sad,miserable,confused,depressed ALL AT THE same time . we need a realease and if we cant get across our point/how we feel. we get more angry which can result in violence,agresion.

Depressed or teens having any mental disorder are more likely to do violent activities. Even teens who join gangs, abuse drugs/alcohol or rebellious are found in doing such acts. The depressed teens become fed up with their life, they are sad, alone and become aggressive in their behaviors. I read a very sad news on a blog quoted"Just recently, CNN reported a heart-breaking news about a Berkeley teen who was convicted in the murder of his father. The victim was raising three kids on his own when one of them, for reasons unknown, murdered him with a gunshot to the head. The judge handling the case found the 16-year-old teen guilty of first-degree murder with an enhancement for using a gun in the death of his 40-year-old father."

This is so sad, and we can assume that this act is beyond violence.

Its both, the bipolar messes with your brain which probably would give you suicidal thoughts so there isn't one or the other. It's both. Chika, Wow! I never expected your answer to my question. I am going to have to think about it for a while. You get a gold star! Maybe I wrote the question wrong. You only get to choose one cause of death on the death certificate--so what do you think suicide or bipolar? Looking forward to your answer. Oh, and I would love to hear your reasoning behind your first question!

Yes, although it's not something you want to necessarily mention on your interview. People with Bipolar Disorder can be doctors, teachers, lawyers, or whatever other career appeals to them.

Antipsychotics of the phenothiazines group have to be given first, to achieve rapid control. This is to be used along with lithium, then phenothiazines may be weaned off and therapy is continued with lithium. Lithium is the main drug for MDP or bipolar mania. Alternatively, sodium valproate, carbamazepine and various other drugs may be used. Lithium is a safe and effective drug, provided one checks for its blood level frequently.

No you just have a smaller appetite, you become more full with smaller portions. If this is a concern you could research online or even go to a doctor to learn ways to better eating habits.

Not advisable. It will trigger mania in a person with Bipolar Disorder.

I usually like to listen to music. Music like Ed Sheeran, Adele, and even Taylor Swift. If you want more up beat songs, then choose artists like Neon Trees, Fun., and maybe One Direction. But Ed Sheeran DEFINATELY. Another good one is Owl City. One time I was so mad at my life I locked myself in my room for two hours and listened to Ed Sheeran. When I came out I felt alot better. Trust me.

It depends on if you still live with her if so then make her a nice dinner
that always makes me happy
and also tell her you love her alot

The best advice I can give you is to seek help from a professional. Although we are all aware of our different moods, i.e. happy, sad, etc. depression is something that needs to be diagnosed and treated, either with psychotherapy or medication depending on what the therapist decides the cause of your depression is. They will look for certain signs or symptoms of depression such as severe sadness, a feeling of hopelessness or hopelessness, sleep disturbances, eating disturbances, an inability to gain pleasure from things that used to make you happy or even suicidal thoughts. If you feel as though these symptoms closely resemble how you're feeling then depression might be the cause.

Motion Pictures because they were fairly cheap and got everyones mind off of the depression.

Manic depressive disorder, also known as bipolar, is a disorder where the individual alternates between states of manic behavior and being depressed.

no you can't I take 7 a day and im perfect so if you're planning on comitting suicide don't I've already tried everything from cutting to alcohol overdose and pills overdose over 30 pills 5 times in the ER and still !"#$%&/(here

Nobody knows exactly. People who are very creative do seem to be more likely to suffer from mental disorders. However, there is no way to tell if the disorder causes the creativity or vice versa. There does seem to be some sort of connection.

Someone that likes to cause problems between other people and lies all the time and likes to see people hurt emotionally and just doesn't like family?

In bipolar disorder, a mixed episode is one with features of both mania and depression. For example, a person may feel depressed but have too much energy, racing thoughts, or show other clinical signs associated with the manic side of the illness (and vice-versa). Alternately, the person may cycle rapidly between depression and mania or hypomania throughout the course of the day. Most people experience mixed episodes as extremely unpleasant.

It is important to see a doctor if you think you're experiencing a mixed episode. These can often be triggered by stressful events or by medication, particularly certain antidepressants. The typical treatment is an increase in the mood stabilizer or addition of or increase of an anti-psychotic medication (even if you're not experiencing psychosis).

No, but some mood stabilizers have antidepressant properties. Research indicates lithium, Seroquel®, and Zyprexa® may help lift depression when used alone or in combination with an antidepressant.

Genetics is only one of the major factors. Their risk of developing a depression will be higher than most others', but the extent of this raise will be different for everyone.

There is no cure for either Depression or Bipolar Disorder, either with or without medication, the best one can hope for with either condition is to manage it. A small number of people can manage their condition for significant periods without medication, but it is risky.

cutting is the major source of it though 70 percent try this method most fail

There could be multiple reasons why your feline is looking sad. Common reasons include loneliness, lack of attention, malnourishment, sleep deprivation, hunger, lack of entertainment, or illness.

Bipolar mania is when you are very hyperactive and extreme then go into depression. Cycling is the behavioral cycle of these episodes.