Can any one tell me the diffence between depression and manic depression.?
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Major depressive disorder—what people commonly call “depression”—and bipolar disorder do have some symptoms in common. However, they are two different conditions that require different treatments.
In general, major depressive disorder involves overwhelming feelings of sadness, worthlessness and hopelessness. Bipolar disorder involves episodes of depression but also episodes of mania—symptoms of which can include excessive energy, extreme irritability or “out of control” behavior. (People with depression do not experience manic episodes.)
Depressive Symptoms
Sadness
Excessive crying
Loss of pleasure
Sleeping too much or too little
Low energy
Restlessness
Difficulty concentrating
Irritability
Loss of appetite or overeating
Feelings of worthlessness and hopelessness
Ongoing physical problems that are not caused by physical illness or injury
(e.g., headaches, digestive problems, pain)
Thoughts of death or suicide
Manic Symptoms
Inappropriate sense of euphoria (excitement)
Reckless behavior
Little sleep needed
Excessive energy
Racing thoughts; talking too much
Out of control spending
Difficulty concentrating
Irritability
Abnormally increased activity, including sexual activity
Poor judgment
Aggressive behavior
Bipolar disorder causes both depressive episodes and manic episodes at different times during the illness. A common misperception is that bipolar mood changes are usually quick and drastic. In reality, the shift from one extreme to the other is often quite gradual. And an episode—either depressive or manic—can last for days, weeks, months or even years.
Moreover, people with bipolar disorder are not always depressed or manic; they can go for long stretches of time in a "normal," balanced mood. The typical person with bipolar disorder has an average of four episodes during the first 10 years of the illness.
Sadly, some people are diagnosed and treated for major depressive disorder when they really have bipolar disorder. It is easy to understand how misdiagnosis can occur. Some individuals (especially if they are unaware of bipolar disorder) may not recognize their manic symptoms—and therefore don’t report them to their doctor. They may seek a doctor’s help only when they are immersed in a depressive episode.
People may experience depression as their very first episode, and they will not have a manic episode until some time in the future.
An incorrect diagnosis can lead to inappropriate treatment. In fact, antidepressant medications can bring about a manic episode in someone who really has bipolar disorder.
Awareness about bipolar disorder is the first step to recognizing possible signs. There are excellent treatments for both depression and bipolar disorder. The key is to get a correct diagnosis.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Clinical_depression
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bipolar_disorder
Most of the cases of depression are really bipolar. People consult doctors when they are in the depressive episode. Usual treatments for clinical depression may worsen the bipolar.
Manic is up..
Depression is down..
You cannot be Up/Down at the same time...
I CANT DE BOTHERED AS I AM TOO DEPREESED
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