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Manic Depression Symptoms

Manic Depression Symptoms are important to know in order to correctly identify the condition and then proceed with a treatment path.

Within the Manic Depression disorder lay other subsets of the disorder:

Hypomania

Hypomania is the mild to moderate expression of the symptoms of manic depression. If it is left untreated, it can develop into a more severe and serious form of the disease.

Psychotic Depression

Psychotic depression produces hallucinations and delusions. Due to these symptoms sometimes Manic depression can be misdiagnosed as other mental diseases such as Schizophrenia.

Mixed Manic Depression

Mixed Manic depression symptoms means that rather than cycling between mania and depression the symptoms occur at the same time thus the person may have:

  • Sleep disruptions
  • Appetite disruptions
  • Psychosis
  • Depressed feeling while feeling highly energized
  • Suicidal thought while feeling very 'up'
  • Feeling agitated
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    Manic depression / bipolar depression is a disorder that cycles through opposite sets of symptoms. One set is a 'high' set and the opposite 'low' set. These symptoms can be mild - moderate - or severe within either cycle. The following lists represent the list of symptoms published by NIMH:

     

    The 'High' Set of Manic Depression Symptoms

  • Increased energy, activity, and restlessness
  • Excessively ‘high,’ overly good, euphoric mood
  • Distractibility, can’t concentrate well
  • Racing thoughts and talking very fast
  • Jumping from one idea to another
  • Little sleep needed
  • Increased sexual drive
  • Spending sprees
  • Poor judgment
  • Unrealistic beliefs in one’s abilities and powers
  • Extreme irritability
  • Provocative, intrusive, or aggressive behavior
  • Abuse of drugs, particularly cocaine, alcohol, and sleeping medications
  • Denial that anything is wrong
  • Lasting period of behavior that is different from usual
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    I went to a doctor and told him I felt normal on acid, that I was a light bulb in a world of moths. That is what the manic state is like.

    - Carrie Fisher

    The 'Low' Set of Manic Depression Symptoms

  • Lasting sad, anxious, or empty mood
  • Feelings of hopelessness or pessimism
  • Feelings of guilt, worthlessness, or helplessness
  • Loss of interest or pleasure in activities once enjoyed, including sex
  • Decreased energy, a feeling of fatigue or of being “slowed down”
  • Difficulty concentrating, remembering, making decisions
  • Restlessness or irritability
  • Sleeping too much, or can’t sleep
  • Change in appetite and / or unintended weight loss or gain
  • Chronic pain or persistent bodily symptoms not caused by illness or injury
  • Thoughts of death or suicide / suicide attempts
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    Treatment of Manic Depression Symptoms

    The good news with manic depression symptoms is that they can be treated and a considerable stability of mood can be attained. Manic depression symptoms tend to be a recurring condition, therefore long term treatment plans are recommended. Treatment strategies should include whatever is necessary to bring this condition under control.

    The medical prescriptions for manic depression differ from other forms of antidepressants. Lithium has been shown to help in mood stabilization. Anticoagulants such as Valproate, Carbamazepine, lamotrigine, Gabapentin, and Tropiramate might also be prescribed as they tend to show strong mood stabilizing characteristics.

    Alternative Treatments for Manic Depression Symptoms.

    Those under the care of a medical professional should stay under the care of their health provider. Anyone wishing to incorporate alternate therapies into their treatment strategies should consult with their health care provider before doing so.

    AFRS offers a product to treat manic depression symptoms that may provide a very powerful adjunct to treating manic depression symptoms.

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