Showing posts with label Bipolar Disorders. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Bipolar Disorders. Show all posts
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Bipolar Disorders and Depression
Bipolar Disorder symptoms do not follow a set patten.Depression does not always follow mania.A person may be in the same mood state for a variable length of time-for weeks or even months or years before experiencing a mood change.The degree of severity of mood change many also differ from person to person.
The periods of depression can be equally intense.Sadness and anxiety prevail in all aspects of life-feelings,thoughts,eating,sleeping,relationships,physical health comprehension and ability to perform.If the depression is not treated it grows worse.
Symptoms of depression involves five or more of these symptoms most of the day-for two weeks or longer:
1.Apathy and low energy levels.
2.Low self esteem and mood depressions.
3.Guilt,sadness,loneliness and helplessness.
4.Poor coordination,slow speech and fatigue.
5.Over sleeping or sleeplessness.
6.Poor concentration.
7.Lack of pleasure and interest in a normal daily activities.
8.Suicidal thoughts.
ETC...!
If untreated episodes of depression tend to come closer together and difficult to treat. They may convert into mania.However with proper medication and treatment,the condition can be treated and a person can have normal life which can be happy and productive.
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