Manic Depression is the second major type of depression and has a major impact upon ones mental health. In this article we will learn what manic depression or Bi-Polar as it is commonly termed is and how we can identify if we may have some of its symptoms.
Manic Depression or Bi-Polar Disorder is the second major form of depression in the medical world. It has a major effect upon ones mental health and can therefor effect virtually all aspects of life.
With that said, Let's first consider what Manic Depression is.
Manic Depression, or Bi-Polar, as this disorder is also known as, has a range of two clasifications. Bipolar I and Bipolar II. These two classifications share in common that the sufferer experiences moods that shift within varying degrees from a high to low state. On one end feeling very depressed, and to the other end feeling manic or elated.
This disorder affects ones thoughts, feelings, behaviour and perception of the world around them. Though there are only four listed here, this is by no means the definitive extent to which the effects can be experienced.
What typifies other types of depressive disorders from Manic or Bipolar disorder, is the fact that the depression state is broken up by feelings of extreme elation or mania. You could be depressed for up to a week and yet if you feel a moment of elation this may be diagnosed as Manic or Bipolar disorder. This is the major seperation between the other types of depression.
Bipolar I, also known as Raging Bipolar Disorder, is typified by the sufferer having one or more manic episodes within a week lasting to a minimum of one week and more.
What are the symptoms of type I bipolar?
The sufferer can feel very confident and extreemly well about him/herself.
The sufferer has a tendency to talk excessively.
The sufferer may think or over analyze the world around them.
The sufferer can display much ambition in the situations around them. ei. money, education ....
Often the sufferer experiences feelings of sleeplesness.
Again, while this may be some of the syptoms experienced in a bipolar I sufferer it is by no means the definitive way of typifying or classifying the patient/sufferer.
Bipolar Type II, or Swinging Bipolar Disorder as it is also known, is often identified by the sufferer experiencing both depressive states and states of Hypomania. The Hypomania state typically lasts for upto four days. Often as a sign of Hypomania the sufferer will often excell in there chosen or applied field. This may also include social settings.
What are the symptoms of type II Bipolar disorder?
The sufferer experiences one or possibly more Clinical or major depressive episodes.
The sufferer experiences atleast one Hypomanic episode.
The sufferer Of Bipolar II can at times feel alot of stress which may impair ones ability to function.
Again, while these are just a few of the symptoms of Bipolar II, this is by no means the definative list as more symptoms may exist.
While this article presents simply the facts of the disorder, it is highly advised that you seek the attention of a physician if you feel you may be suffering from this dis-order.
In light of all this information bear in mind that proffesional help from dedicated physicians is a very prudent course of action. Seeing more than one physician is also advisable as, due to the complexities, Bipolar disorder may be mis-diagnosed.
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