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 mood swings. Manic depression is named that because manic means \’mania\’, which refers to the \’ups\’ while depression refers to the \’downs\’. Bi-polar also refers to both ends of the spectrum of emotions

Many 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 extreme. For example, if someone becomes annoyed because a shop does not have his favourite biscuits, it may only 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 start of Manic Depression.

The \’manic\’ times or \’ups\’ in Manic Depression are described as the times when a person suffering from Manic Depression experiences excessively high periods, consisting of heightened energy, sudden outbursts of euphoric mood, extreme irritability, together with racing thoughts and aggressive behaviour. According to doctors, 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 as long as a week or even longer than that.

During these \’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 frame of mind – including feelings of lack of self worth and being unloved.

There are various other symptoms as well: guilt, extreme sadness, anxiety attacks, feeling of not belonging, extreme pessimism and an obvious loss of happiness. According to therapists, an individual who is depressed constantly for more than a week can officially be diagnosed as someone who is suffering from Manic Depression.

Despite it being one of the most common and severe types of depressive disorder, Manic Depression can actually be treated, according to therapists. There\’s no reason to worry too much about having it, just follow the procedures that the therapist tells you and take the prescribed medication in the proper dosage in order to help you (or your friend or love one) overcome Manic Depression before it becomes too late.

Furthermore, individuals who suffer from Manic Depression should visit their therapists on a regular basis, so as to be able to release their pent up emotions to someone who can interpret just what it is they are going through a lot better than an untrained person.

Although positive results for Manic Depression can be obtained from natural remedies, a proper and a more lasting relief from Manic Depressive symptoms can best be achieved through consultation with a cognitive behaviour therapist. Contrary to some beliefs, when it comes to psychiatric treatments, psychiatrists, preferably cognitive behaviour therapists are still the best ones to visit for a permanent cure for Manic Depression.

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