| Manic depression is also known as bipolar disorder and | | | | intervals between episodes can also vary. In some |
| is a chronic, recurring condition. Though less common | | | | individuals there is a predictable pattern for manic |
| than other types of depression, this involves cycles of | | | | depression while in others there may not be any such |
| depression and elation. A person with this condition can | | | | indications. Treatment also is dependent upon the kind |
| be identified easily if he or she exhibits manic | | | | of manic depression symptoms exhibited by the |
| depression symptoms. One of the significant manic | | | | individual and the intensity with which they are |
| depression symptoms is that the individual has an | | | | displayed. First episodes of manic depressive illness |
| alternating pattern of emotional highs and lows which | | | | usually occur in young adults. |
| vary in intensity depending upon whether it a mild or | | | | If the first such episode takes place in an individual who |
| severe condition. The characteristics exhibited by the | | | | is over the age of fifty, then it is more likely to be due |
| individual will vary with the mental phase in which he or | | | | to some other illness or as a result of a reaction to |
| she is. | | | | some other stimuli. The incidence of men and women |
| Euphoria, high self-esteem, optimism, rapid speech and | | | | contracting manic depression is the same. No single |
| thoughts, increased physical activity, poor judgment, | | | | cause of the illness has been identified by researchers |
| recklessness, aggressiveness, inability to concentrate, | | | | as yet. Many people do not seek help partly because |
| and difficulty sleeping, are all manic depression | | | | they do not realize what they are going through and |
| symptoms associated with the manic phase of the | | | | partly because they think that they can handle their |
| disorder. Sadness, anxiety, guilt, or hopelessness, | | | | recovery on their own. But it is essential that manic |
| fatigue, lack of interest in daily activities, chronic pain | | | | depressives realize their problem and get help as soon |
| and suicidal tendencies are some of the manic | | | | as possible. |
| depression symptoms associated with the depressive | | | | It is important to know that manic depression is not a |
| state. There are many reasons why someone | | | | hurdle to having a happy and productive life. A few |
| becomes depressed. This could be due to a hereditary | | | | changes in your lifestyle and appropriate medical |
| problem or as a result of some external situation. | | | | guidance can go a long way in easing the problems |
| Neurochemicals are believed to be the culprits that | | | | arising from manic depression issues. Each person is a |
| bring about manic depression symptoms. | | | | unique individual and what is true for one may not be |
| Manic depression symptoms also have an impact on | | | | right for the other. Depression in one member of the |
| the physical appearance of the individual. The period of | | | | family has its effects on the others one day or the |
| time a person remains manic or depressive could be | | | | other and this is definitely not a good thing for anyone, |
| anywhere from a few days to many months. The | | | | particularly in the long run. |