Manic Depression
Manic Depression or Bipolar Disorder is considered one of the most severe types of depression that people usually suffer from. Characterized by sudden and extreme changes in mood. Manic depression is called that because manic refers to ‘mania’, which refers to the ‘ups’ while depression refers to the ‘downs’. Bi-polar also refers to both ends of the spectrum of emotions
A lot of people experience erratic changes in their moods and, sometimes, these so-called mood swings are not just caused by PMS (pre-menstrual syndrome) or stress. Doctors have diagnosed mood swings as a common symptom of depression, when these mood swings are severe. For example, if someone becomes annoyed because a shop does not have his favourite biscuits, it may just a sign of a spoilt childhood, but when getting annoyed means that person will shout and swear at the shop keeper, it may represent the onset of Manic Depression.
The ‘manic’ times or ‘ups’ in Manic Depression (or Bi-polar Disorder) are described as the times when a person who is suffering from Manic Depression experiences excessively high periods, exemplified by heightened energy, sudden outbursts of euphoric mood, extreme irritability, together with racing thoughts and aggressive behaviour. Therapists say that, someone suffering from Manic Depression may have these so-called manic ‘periods’ not just for a day or so, they can actually go on for a week or more.
During the ‘low’ or ‘down’ periods, people suffering from Manic Depression may experience very similar symptoms to those who are suffering from ‘normal’ depression. People who are suffering from Manic Depression experience periods of a depressed state of mind – including feelings of lack of self worth and being unloved.
There are various other symptoms as well: irrational guilt, severe sadness, anxiety attacks, feeling of not belonging, extreme gloom and an obvious loss of pleasure. According to therapists, an individual who is depressed continuously for more than a week can officially be diagnosed as someone who is suffering from Manic Depression.
In spite of it being one of the most common and acute kinds of depressive disorder, Manic Depression can be successfully treated, according to doctors. There’s no reason to worry too much about having it. You just need to follow the procedures that the therapist tells you and take the prescribed medicine in the correct dosage in order to help you (or your friend or love one) overcome Manic Depression before it becomes a dangerous risk to the sufferer’s life by suicide.
Also, people who suffer from Manic Depression should visit their therapists on a regular basis, in order to be able to get rid of their pent-up emotions to someone who is able understand just what it is they are going through a lot better than an untrained person.
Although positive results for Manic Depression can be achieved from natural alternatives, a much more lasting relief from the symptoms of Manic Depressive can best be achieved through consultation with a cognitive behaviour therapist. Contrary to some beliefs, when it comes to psychiatric treatments, psychiatrists, preferably those specializing in cognitive behaviour therapy, are still the best ones to visit for a permanent cure for Manic Depression.
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