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Q: Bipolar Depression?
I am writing a paper on men who suffer from Bipolar Depression. Does anyone have any insight on the subject or know of any professional journals online or off that can be helpful to my research? Thanks!

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Information about bipolar depression, depression treatment, and facts about bipolar disorder … bipolar disorder has a unique pattern of mood cycles, …www.psychologyinfo.com/depression/bipolar.htm – 37k – Cached
Depression Causes, Symptoms, Signs, Treatment and Diagnosis on …
Feeling depressed? Learn depression symptoms, treatment, medications, causes, statistics, facts, signs and types (manic [bipolar], major [clinical], postpartum)www.medicinenet.com/depression/article.htm – 56k – Cached
Bipolar Disorder — Manic-Depression
Offers links to different facts on the disorder.www.psycom.net/depression.central.bipolar.html – 31k – Cached
Bipolar depression – WebMD
Learn about bipolar depression, a symptom of bipolar disorder. … Your Guide to Understanding Depression. Guide: 5 Forms of Bipolar Disorder …www.webmd.com/bipolar-disorder/guide/depression-symptoms – 98k – Cached
Bipolar Disease and Manic Depression
Get facts on manic depression and bipolar disease. Learn about bipolar disorder symptoms and treatment. Also learn causes of anxiety disorderswww.everydayhealth.com/emotional-health/bipolar/index.aspx – 69k
What is Bipolar Disorder? (Manic Depression)
Bipolar disorder (manic depression) can cause extreme shifts in moods. … with bipolar disorder (sometimes called manic depression), these feelings can be extreme: …www.bipolar.com/what_is_bipolar/what_is_bipolar.html – 20k – Cached
Bipolar disorder – Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
User-edited article about bipolar disorder, a condition of recurring mood disorders ranging from debilitating depression to manic depressive episodes.
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… Causes, Symptoms, and Treatments of Bipolar Depression.-Bipolar Affective Disorder, Manic Depression … Depression and Bipolar Support Alliance (DBSA) …www.bipolardepressioninfo.com – 31k – Cached
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Information and FAQ about bipolar depression … bipolar disorder has a unique pattern of mood cycles, combining … More information about Bipolar Depression …www.psychologyinfo.com/depression/bipolar_depression.html – 14k – Cached
MedlinePlus: Bipolar Disorder
Getting the Treatment You Need(Depression and Bipolar Support Alliance) … How It Works and How It Can Help(Depression and Bipolar Support Alliance) …www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/bipolardisorder.html

Q: Bipolar depression?
I have Bipolar and have been steady as a rock for 14 years until last June. Outside circumstances caused me to land in the hospital in Nov. (These were things I could not alter). Ever since I have been having anxiety attacks and feeling very bad at night. I feel good when I get up but its like when dark hits it hits me to. I just realized that this is when the depression hits and haven’t talked to my psych about it yet. See him in 2 weeks, anybody else had this reaction.

A: I’ve never really been stable long-term, but I do feel much worse in the evenings and at night. You may try splitting up your dosages of pills throughout the day. Also, eating right and exercising more will help. sleeping is important. Don’t sleep during the day.
Just a thought.
But you should be able to hold out until your psych appointment. If someone like me (with less experience of stability) can tough it out, someone with your experience and stead-fasteness surely can too. I have faith in that. ^_^

Q: bipolar depression…?
Is there anyone out there who has a family member suffering from bipolar depression? How do you cope/deal?

A: My son has bipolar – he’s 18…it’s a VERY hard situation to be in. To watch your loved one struggle with this, it’s a cruel illness…

I belong to a couple of on-line support groups..try these websites out for starters:

www.biploarconnect.com
www.realmentalhealth.com

Here’s a yahoo group that’s quite good:

http://health.groups.yahoo.com/group/Bipolar_Lovedones/

Best of luck honey…Marilyn

Q: Whats the difference between bipolar 1/2 and Severe bipolar depression with psychotic features?
I understand bipolar 1 and 2, but other than psychosis is there anything else that defines the diagnoses “Severe bipolar depression with psychotic features” from the diagnoses bipolar 1 or bipolar 2?
yeah, im diagnosed bipolar 1 with psychotic features. but also read up on this diagnoses of ssevere bipolar depression with psychotic features

A: http://www.cmellc.com/topics/bdfaq.html

Ok.. i did that wrong… http://www.manic-depression.net/bipolarI/

go here after you read the first part of bipolar 1, then keep clicking next article…

Bipolar I Disorder is not a complete diagnosis in and of itself. When someone is diagnosed with Bipolar I Disorder, the doctor uses what are called specifiers to give more information about the patient’s current condition. Specifiers describe the mood episode and severity of the illness that the patient is experiencing.

If the person most recently experienced a hypomanic episode, often no further specifiers are given. Hypomania is by definition, a mild manic episode with no psychotic features. Therefore, it would be redundant to specify the severity of the symptoms and the presence of psychotic features. This diagnosis can be further specified to give describe if the person is experiencing rapid cycling, if there is a seasonal pattern to their condition, or if there is an absence of symptoms between episodes.

The first specification tells what kind of episode is the person’s most recent episode. The diagnoses with episode specifiers used to describe the person’s most recent mood episode are:

* Bipolar I Disorder, Single Manic Episode
* Bipolar I Disorder, Most Recent Episode Hypomanic
* Bipolar I Disorder, Most Recent Episode Manic
* Bipolar I Disorder, Most Recent Episode Mixed
* Bipolar I Disorder, Most Recent Episode Depressed
* Bipolar I Disorder, Most Recent Episode Unspecified

If the diagnosis is “Bipolar I Disorder, Single Manic Episode,” that means that the person has experienced a manic episode, and they have never had any other manic or depressive episodes. For “Bipolar I Disorder, Most Recent Episode Unspecified,” the person meets the criteria for the symptoms of either a manic, mixed, hypomanic, or depressed episode with the exception of the duration of the symptoms.

If the person’s diagnosis is “Bipolar I Disorder, Single Manic Episode,” the doctor may further specify the patient’s condition according to whether or not the symptoms meet the criteria for a mixed episode. The doctor may specify if the manic episode began postpartum, meaning after the patient gave birth. The specifiers can also describe the severity of the symptoms and whether or not there are psychotic or catatonic features. The doctor can also use a diagnosis specifier to indicate if the patient is in partial remission or full remission.

With the other diagnoses, they are further specified by severity, presence of psychotic features, presence of catatonic features, whether the symptoms began postpartum, whether there is rapid cycling, if there is an absence of symptoms between episodes, or if there is a seasonal pattern. The diagnosis may also specify if the most recent episode meets the criteria for a mixed episode. These diagnoses can also be specified as being in partial remission or full remission.

Taking a look at all the possible specifiers can give you an idea of how varied each patient’s experience with Bipolar I Disorder can be. You need only compare two possible diagnoses to get an impression of how vast the continuum of bipolar disorder can be. Bipolar I Disorder, Most Recent Episode Depressed, Severe with Psychotic Features looks very different from Bipolar I Disorder, Single Manic Episode In Full Remission. Patients with those diagnoses both suffer from the same medical condition of bipolar disorder, but according to the specifiers, their symptoms and experiences with the disorder are extremely different. Without specifiers, the diagnosis of “Bipolar I Disorder” fails to convey the exact nature of the patient’s condition.

Bipolar II Disorder, the more common but by no means less severe type of the disorder is “characterized by one or more Major Depressive Episodes accompanied by one hypomanic episode.” This stipulation is used mainly to differentiate it from unipolar depression.

The key difference between Bipolar I and Bipolar II is that Bipolar II has hypomanic but not manic episodes. Also, while those with Bipolar I disorder may experience additional psychotic symptoms such as delusions and hallucinations, Bipolar II by definition cannot have psychotic features.

The indicators which would lead to a diagnosis of Bipolar II Disorder are:

* One or more Major Depressive Episodes
* At least one Hypomanic Episode
* There has never been a Manic or Mixed Episode
* Another disorder is not responsible for symptoms
* Symptoms cause distress or impair functioning

Symptoms and characteristics of depression include:

* Decreased energy
* Weight loss or gain
* Despair
* Irritability
* Uncontrollable crying

Symptoms and characteristics of hypomania include:

* Grandiosity
* Decreased need for sleep
* Pressured speech
* Racing thoughts
* Distractibility
* Tendency to engage in behavior that could have serious consequences, such as spend

Q: What are the symptoms for bipolar depression?
I am afraid my loved one is suffering from a bipolar disorder. He has recently moved out from home, dropped out of school and is heading south with his life… Could it be bipolar depression? How can I help him if he doesn’t want to be helped?

A: My boyfriend suffers from bipolar disorder and it is a very complex disease. I recommend surfing the net as there is a lot of information to take it. I know when my boyfriend has had episodes he becomes very manic says stuff that even still I can’t believe he has said to me, very hurtful things. It is very hard to explain it all but look around the net for information. It is very important that they have someone supportive by their side…but it can be tough so be strong! My boyfriend also goes through the worst times when the seasons are changing (winter to spring and summer to fall).

Q: What is the difference between depression and bipolar depression?
What is the difference between depression and bipolar depression?

A: bipolar means you cycle from regular depression to mania or hypomania, which are states of extreme happiness and energy and self-confidence. basically the opposite of depression.

Q: Is there any way to fight against the lows of bipolar depression?
I suffer from bipolar depression and very fast mood swings. When I’m out with friends or with family and I suddenly feel really depressed, is there any way to fight it or do I just have to ride it out? I wish I could fight it because I don’t want to ruin everyone else’s evening.

A: I write poetry or listen to music that talks about the state that I am in.. it also helps to read metaphysical books or self help books that talk about people with disorders such as yours.. many spiritual people believe that people with mental disorders are high level souls who want to speed up the learning process in life… so look at your manic-depression as a way of your soul developing quickly.. keep your head up!

Q: How do I help a friend who has bipolar depression?
A friend of mine has been going through some hard times and was recently diagnosed with bipolar depression. This means that some days he is active and able to do lots of things, but other days he doesn’t have the will to get out of bed, much less do anything productive.

Anyway, he recently moved back to the area and is now living kind of close to me (30 mins. driving). He doesn’t have many other friends in the area, and his illness keeps him from getting out very much and meeting new people. So, in many ways I feel as though I am his only source of friendship now. Also, it’s really difficult to stay in touch with him. When he is depressed, he won’t answer e-mails or telephone calls, much less return messages.

In some ways I feel like I can’t do much because if I can’t talk to him and hang out, how can I continue to be friends with him? But I also feel that, as a friend, I should stick with him through the hard times and do my best to help.

What can I do to help my friend?

A: Biopolar disorder is serious business, and can lead to suicide. My uncle had it. My advice is to make sure that your friend is getting the medical help he needs, and that he takes his perscription drugs, if you can. They often don’t like to take the medicine because they like the highs or durring the highs they think they are fine so they don’t take it. Biopolar is not one that is easy to fight on your own.

Just keep doing what you are doing. I would imagine that continued issolation would not be good for your friend. Invite him to things that you go to: parties, holiday events, heck!, take him grocery shopping with you. He’s got to get his groceries sometime. But, the thirty minute drive might make it difficult. An occasional party might be doable though. If nothing else, he will know that you care about him if you keep trying to communicate with him. You may catch him on one of his up days.

Q: I have Bipolar Depression. I take Liithium and have for 20 years. What antidepressant is safe and no weight g.?
I want to ask my psychiatrist for an antidepressant, but don’t want to take one that will make me swing into a mania, or cause weight gain. I am leaning towards Fluoxetine (generic Prozac). Any educated suggestions from others who have Bipolar depression would be appreciated. My appointment with my psychiatrist is this Friday. Thanks in advance.

A: Prozac is kind of stimulating it might not be the best choice for someone with bipolar disorder. Ask your doctor about lexapro, celexa or wellbutrin. Also ask your doctor about Lamictal. It works on depression.

Stay away from Paxil (weight gain) and Effexor. Both paxil and effexor have a discontinuation syndrome when stopping.

Q: Anyone with Bipolar or unipolar Depression find coming home from holidays hard?
I have bipolar depression and have always found that coming home from holidays abroad sends me into a depressive phase of crying and having black thoughts. I feel really anxious about going back to work and like I just can’t cope with life and the UK weather. Is this part of my illness or does everyone feel the same?
RE CAELIAC answer below. I tried a gluten free diet and became so obsessed with it that I ended up anorexic and weighing under 6 stone.

A: Hello Lulu my freind, well what your talking about is not all related to bi polar neccessarily, it’s more related to anxiety. Yes as you know it often only takes a small reason to get depressed majorly as you do with bi polar, i used to cry over sillyish things and get really depressed but a day or a few days or weeks latrer i would be fine.
It is perfectly natural to have anxiety after being away for a period of time, esspecially get depressed after you have been having fun and then comming back to home and work.

Anxiety is normal at a level but many people let anxiety control there lives and emotions by over thinking and worrying about things in the future that never turn out the bad way they expect it too.

I would suggest try doing stuff to stop worrying/thinking as much or getting in your head space as much, like reading a great book or drawing different things you see along the way home, i play guitar and work towards having an awsum band.It is the best thing for me and my condition/illness, mussic seems to heal me and im so happy i got into a mussical instrument because you dont think about anything but puting your fingers on the right notes, it really takes away all anger and anxiety now that i can play much better (not so when i first started a yr ago or so).
So try a new hobby something to get out of thinking too much when your back, also freind when your home you shouldnt rush straight into work if you can.
Have a couple of weeks off and get out and do things in your area, even going for good walks n exercise can release happy endorphines in your brain naturally.
And whatever you do, DONT drink alcohol or take drugs to try and make yourself feel better. it actually make things much much worse shortly after and is only a temporary band aid which makes things way worse.
Aslo talk to people and any freinds you may have, even a total stranger like a sychologist can be great to get all these feelings out.
I really hope you have over come anorexia, it is so sad to see women skinny like that and it is very un healthy.

So it is most important to prevent worrying by doing things to get out of your head space/thinking too much and it is vital to replace those dark thoughts with rational thoughts eg: if you think i cant do anything and it will be totally crappy when im back – replace that with a rational thought or non negative thought like: well i im am capable of doing many things like …blablabla and it won’t be totally crappy, i dont know how it will be but i do know there will be some positives to comming back and when im comfy again there will be many good days aswell it wont be all bad.
See thats rationalisation and being relistic with yourself and also treat yourself much better and dont ever except putting yourself down also challenge those neg thoughts and treat yourself like a best freind.
You wouldnt say any of that mean crap to good freinds so dont say it to yourself and in time your mental health will improve like it has for me, you will be more positive and not harsh on yourself after you have re trained your thought pattern and it will improve your life.
The mind is powerful and of course if you keep thinking or excepting neg thought it will bring your mood and lifestlye down, but when you challenge it and relise you are worth fighting for than you will find a way of over comming many problems in life by using these techniques which work in time.They have for me, i dont even take medication anymore and i know and im aware of my feelings and mood and when i know im not doing aswell i take the neccessary steps to get through by sitting down and relaxing by playing the guitar so im not thinking too much or i force myself to go for a run and also treat myself fair now instead of being so nasty to myself, in time you actually even like yourself a bit and gratful you put in the effort to help yourself.
If you ever want to chat or say hi your welcome to message my by email through QnA, im in Australia but the net is great to talk to weirdos like me you never have to see lol hahaha which means no anxiety.
You will have a good week and get through any lows, after every storm the sun comes out even brighter than before and you appreciate it more so.
bye mate

Q: Is there a difference between Bipolar and Bipolar Depression?
I know about bipolar I and II but my psychiatrist is treating me for bipolar depression and i wanted to know if/how that was different from regular bipolar.

A: Bipolar depression is a subset of Bipolar-ism. It just means one is more inclined to have depressive episodes as opposed to violent or otherwise.

Q: what do they do at bipolar/depression meetings?
I was wondering if anyone knows what they do and exactly what type of activities they have at bipolar/depression meeting? I am a nursig student, and me and two of my classmates went to observe a bipolar/depression meeting but they jacka** running the meeting kicked us out saying they didnt want a lot of students observing. However, when we originally called to ask if it was okay the receptionist told us it was fine. Anyways, does anybody know?
That is fine if they didn’t want us there but it was unfair that they told us it was okay to come but then through 3 of the 9 nursing students out,and this was not for public scrutiny we are future nurse just looking to understand disease processes and be the best nurses we can be.

A: Good Evening,
That is very sweet of you and your friends to want to learn more about this illness.If we had more nurses or premed students that cared as much as your group so many people would be better off when they end up in the emergency room..

In the meetings they talk about the medication they take are not taking. How their life’s are being effected..Some groups talk about changing the cognitive thinking. How this effects them, the family..

But you can go over the persons head to get into the meeting..Find out who the head is of the meetings and explain to them what it is you are trying to do. Another idea is find some work books that a bi-polar would use to do a self help.. this has insight as well into their minds.

Q: what is the difference between bipolar depression and bipolar disorder?
what is the difference between bipolar depression and bipolar disoder?

A: Bipolar disorder (previously known as manic depression) is a diagnostic category describing a class of mood disorders where the person experiences states or episodes of depression and/or mania, hypomania, and/or mixed states. Left untreated, it is a severely disabling psychiatric condition. The difference between bipolar disorder and unipolar disorder (also called major depression) – for the purpose of this introduction – is that bipolar disorder involves “energized” or “activated” mood states in addition to depressed mood states. The duration and intensity of mood states varies widely among people with the illness. Fluctuating from one mood state to another is called “cycling” or having mood swings. Mood swings cause impairment not only in one’s mood, but also in one’s energy level, sleep pattern, activity level, social rhythms and thinking abilities. Many people become fully disabled – for significant periods of time – and during this time have great difficulty functioning.

bipolar depression is listed as the same.

Q: What causes death from Bipolar Depression?
What causes death from Bipolar Depression?
There is this guy who died from bipolar depression! He use to go to my sister’s college! Last week my sister saw him in college and he was talking to his friends and he was fine!

A: Bipolar disorder is almost certainly caused by a combination of genetics and environmental factors. If a close relative has bipolar disorder, your chances of developing the disorder increase dramatically. If you already have bipolar disorder, different stressors can exacerbate the condition.
It should be noted that bipolar is very manageable with medication. Lithium has been used successfully for many years.

Q: what do you know about bipolar depression?
my husband has bipolar depression and i would like to know how to deal with it, we have three kids and i have a part time job outside the house, it is hard for me to work things out!

A: Hi, that must be hard for you all, but you will work through it.
Bipolar depression is basically, at times you are very depressed and other times you are very manic (high and happy). Both of these states are quite serious and I hope your husband is seeing a professional about this and taking medication.
Here is a website with all the facts about Bipolar

http://www.bipolar.com.au/

As a wife, you just have to be supportive. Don’t try to fix him, just be there for him and be his friend because no matter what he says, he needs you right now.
Good luck and keep in good spirits…all will work out in the end

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