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Manic Depression Information
Another type of depression is Manic Depression, which was formerly called manic-depressive illness or manic depression. This condition shows a particular pattern of inheritance. Not nearly as common as the other types of depressive disorders, Manic Depression involves cycles of depression and mania, or elation. Manic Depression is often a chronic, recurring condition. Sometimes, the mood switches are dramatic and rapid, but most often they are gradual.
Manic depression is the chronic illness which I have battled for almost twenty years. But every day, I am learning how to better live with it. Sometimes manic depression is referred to as bipolar disorder.
Depression Symptoms of Manic Depression
Here are some sign and symptoms of Manic Depression Symptoms :
- Persistently sad, anxious, or "empty" mood.
- Feelings of hopelessness, pessimism.
- Feelings of guilt, worthlessness, helplessness.
- Loss of interest or pleasure in hobbies and activities that were once enjoyed, including sex.
- Insomnia, early-morning awakening, or oversleeping.
- Decreased appetite and/or weight loss, or overeating and weight gain.
- Fatigue, decreased energy, being "slowed down."
- Thoughts of death or suicide, suicide attempts.
- Restlessness, irritability.
- Difficulty concentrating, remembering, making decisions.
- Persistent physical symptoms that do not respond to treatment, such as headaches, digestive disorders, and chronic pain.
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