Manic Depression: A Mood Disorder

Manic depression, another name for bi-polar mood disorder, is usually described as a disorder where a person alternates between two states: a manic or high and a depressive or low.

Changing from one state to the other is called a “mood swing” and, depending on the type and severity of the disorder, it can occur at different times and rates.

Manic depression affects the behavior and personality of a person with this disorder. They exhibit several common symptoms, depending on whether they're in a manic state or a depressive state.

When in a manic mode, people with this disorder talk of feelings of intense pleasure and/or happiness. They're often highly motivated and give accounts of free flowing and highly unregulated ideas that seem to come from nowhere. They may find themselves talking incessantly and feel that they have a difficult time getting their point across to others. In this state, they may experience a sharp reduction in sleeping and eating.

Some people describe feelings that can best be described as extreme mania. Some of the symptoms include hostile behavior, a tendency to destroy property and experiencing delusions or hallucinations.

The other side of manic depression is the low, depressed end. In this state, a person can exhibit feelings of hopelessness, a loss of interest in work or family, anxiety, pessimism, a loss of interest in sex, slothfulness, and a desire to sleep nearly all day.

Many people also experience weight loss, thoughts of suicide, physical complaints (headaches, stomachaches, sensitivity to light), and excessive use of alcohol and/or drugs.

Manic depression can be treated in a couple of ways. Medication has proven to be effective in battling manic depression, as well as psychotherapy.

Many doctors believe that a combination of the two is the best approach, providing a prescription and offering one-on-one and group therapy to those in need.

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