Manic depression symptoms treatment
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TMS is generally used for treatment refractory depression but it has been used on treatment refractory schizophrenia as before my current recovery (and before TMS was clinically approved) I considered being a participant in that study. Before you would even consider that though you should have your psychiatrist try a combination of all available mood stabilizers and antipsychotics depending what they think is going on.
Some have more of the aspect of depression with occassional manic episodes. I have schizoaffective and have experienced the bipolar aspect of it but someone who has straight bipolar could explain more. However, I am familiar with the experience. What you are likely experiencing is rapid cycling, going from manic to depressed in a short period of time. That's extremely common. Also if you have anxiety disorder as well or that's part of the bipolar it could set off a manic episode.
Many of us on this board have some kind of mental illness, wether it be depression, PTSD, Manic-Depression or other. Manic-Depression comes in many sizes and is different with everyone.
There are also a gazillion other weird symptoms that go with each of the states (depression, mania, hypomania, mixed episode). It's really complicated and there are different types of bipolar and each person is different.
Personally when I'm depressed I'm REALLY depressed and suicidal and I get physical symptoms (digestive and muscular) and I hallucinate.
TY blu. I've been researching manic depression/bipolar and I fit all d symptoms. I never knew this, am 51yrs old and have always been a moody person. those around me have 2 walk on eggshells cuz dey not sure if am in a good mood or not. am going to schedule an appt and see how it goes. again, TY! have a Blessed day!
Well there are several types of depression, major depression, chronic depression, bipolar manic depression as examples. Symptoms of depression can include an extreme feeling of sadness, sometimes you can’t sleep or you sleep too much, you cant concentrate, you feel hopeless, you have negative thoughts that you cant control no matter how much you try! you can lose your appetite or sometimes you even gain appetite. You can be easily irritated.
It is classified as a mood stabilizer. It is usually used to treat bipolar depression and as maintenance treatment to prevent future episodes or minimize them. If it is helping your depression I'd say keep using it. If it isn't helping or not helping enough, than I would ask about something else.
ago In mid-October I switched my treatment to Truehope which is a vitamin supplement formulated for depressin/manic/depression. My psychiatrist is supportive of the change. They have a support program. Anyway, by mid-November I was off the lexapro all together and I wasa doing fine. I recently started having what a support person for Truehope called delayed withdraw. My symptoms are mainly appetite disturbances, insomnia, headaches and ocassional diahrrea .
Yes, he will crash into depression and as serious as his mania seems the depression would be very bad. Just try to be there for him the best you can and notice the changes if you have time so that you can try to redirect his overwhelming emotions into a positive way, but not building paintball arena.
Doesn't particularly sound like bipolar disorder with the symptoms you describe as they are vague, general symptoms that could be signs of anything from an anger issue to other things.
I would suggest you see a psychiatrist to get a diagnosis. I have manic depression and without treatment it never goes away and only gets worse.
Best of luck to you, I hope you fell better soon!!
Some mood stabilizers treat mania more easily than depression (although Lamictal generally treats depression well) but each person responds differently to each medication. If his psychiatrist doesn't have any more ideas you could seek a secnd opinion but ask them what might be the appropriate next step within their clinical discretion. Also note the use of medication and dosage are different for a younger person and you could discuss this with the psychiatrist as well.
Been bipolar for most of my life but did not understand it. have been manic since jan 2010 and it could'nt have come at a better time. my spouse is ill and had to get her through it. I'm concerned that this episode will end and i will go back to being depressed again. Are there any steps to take to avoid another mood swing?
I need help coping with my mental state. I have been diagnosed with manic depression with bipolar. Lately my depression has been increasing, pushing my stress higher as I try to deal with it, which has started to let out anxiety attacks. They are affecting my daily life. I take clonazepam 1mg daily, a 20gm at bedtime, and have and anxiety med as needed. It's not helping anymore. I'm looking for suggestions or Dr. suggestions or recommendations in the east-central Ohio area.
Namaste,
Wellbutrin is an SSRI usually used to treat depression. Both Lamictal and Topomax are mood stablizers, usually used in the treatment of bipolar disorder and finally, Klonopin is a benzodiazepine, usually used to treat anxiety and panic attacks.
After six years of being diagnoised with bipolar I disorder, SAD, GAD, panic attacks and PTSD, I realized that it was a long and tedious process to find the right combination of medications to stabilize my conditions.
In doing some research and reading books on this disorder, it seems like most of the symptoms are the same in both disorders. The only real difference I can see if the frequency of the cycles as women with PMDD cycle pretty much every month where those with bipolar disorder cycle much less frequently.
For PMDD, the treatment is with anti-depressants which are a big no-no for those with bipolar disorder.
The thing to remember about bipolar disorder is that there are highs and lows. Depression and manic. I am sure most people know what depression is about, but the manic side seems to be less known. In a manic state you think really fast this is called racing thoughts. You can have thoughts of grandure or enflated self esteem. Become more goal oriented. Feel like you can do anything. Have increased sex drive. Become involved in risky or dangerous behavior.
PLEASE tell me which symptoms of these anyone can relate to. I'll try to make this easy to read.
-I don't know if I am depressed or bipolar. Haven't had any manic "highs" in years, and don't really care about anything that really used to excite me, like sports.
-Been on A/Ds for 8 years. Many different combinations. Effexor seems like it worked for a while, but seems like it wore off. Currently on Lamictal and Abilify.
What happened does sound like a manic episode, then followed by a depression.
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