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Q: How is mental illness such as bipolar/manic depression + depression in general treated in egypt?
According to someone w/ a psychology degree in egypt, acceptance and understanding of mental disorders is a fairly new phenomenon. I’d like to know what kind of treatment people w/ bipolar receive in egypt since I find those w/ the “disease” fascinating individuals (tend to be musicians and artists…and to the potential uninformed person who wants to go off on multiple personalities and schizophrenia, it’s medically not the same as manic depression/bipolar. You’ll find that fact pointed out in a beginning psychology text book). Also, if recognition of mental illness isn’t as prevalent since the acceptance of mental sicknesses are kind of new, is there a severely high rate of suicide or other destructive behaviors? And with the lack of availability of jobs preventing ppl. from marrying at the time they would like to marry (and probably being a major factor in ppl. feeling sexually repressed and possibly upset often because of it), are depression rates high? If so, what is done4 it

A: I agree, it is really only just being acknowledged as a treatable condition in many countries, including Egypt.
Regarding Egypt,one problem faced is the difficulty of obtaining a correct diagnosis.
Most Egyptian people can not afford to seek a medical referral to a consulting specialist diagnostician in this area.
Many in fact cannot afford basic medical care,so this type of condition if recognised, becomes a low priority for committing money to.
There are among some, cultural issues to be considered.
More pronounced conditions also go untreated, not just because of the families financial situation and lack of treatment centres.
But also because any “illness” that is considered to weaken a person’s character, such as bipolar /manic depression, would be a form of discredit to the whole family.
Especially if the patient was male.
Up until very recently this was also the attitude of Western cultures,including America ,Europe and Australia.
Many would send the affected family member away to distant relatives to be cared for.
Or have them institutionalised.
It was a relatively common practice to lock the individual away from the eyes of even close friends and neighbours.
Denial by the individual is likely to play a very big part in the lack of those diagnosed and treated .
If at all possible, a normal “front” is played out with excuses made for the severe episodes.
This is still prevalent in the West,and is unlikely to change much at all in Egypt and other countries whose public health care system is deficiant in so many areas,such as education and availability by all to treatment.
Until education enlightens the inherent fear of any problem affecting our way of behaviours, those with these types of conditions will sadly continue to go untreated .

Q: What is the colour of bipolar / manic depression?
what colour is used for bipolar / manic depression – for example on ribbons etc etc??

Also is there a universal symbol for bipolar?? I saw one that looks kinda like a capital P but with the round part in the middle – do you know what it means??

Thanks

A: That would be a silver ribbon. It covers all genres of mental illness, as well as children with diabeties (I don’t know why diabeties is lumped into that category, but oh well).

As for a universal symbol, can’t say I’ve ever heard of one, sorry.

Q: Are manic depression and Bipolar disorder really the same thing?
I was diagnosed with Manic Depression about three years ago. I stopped taking the meds after six months because I didn’t like what they do to me.

I have been having difficulty with my MD a lot lately–it’s been worse. Mood swings for no causes whatsoever. I was googling some alternatives to prescribed medication for Manic Depression and everything that came up was Bipolar disorder.

I knew that the two were similar–but are they really the same thing?

A: Yes, they are two names for the same disorder. Manic Depression is the old name for what is now called Bipolar Disorder. Professionals chose to discard the name “Manic Depression” or “Manic-Depressive Disorder” in favor of Bipolar Disorder because it is more accurate. Not all forms of bipolar cause manic episodes – bipolar II does not have manic features, but instead the patient suffers from “hypomanic” or “sub-manic” episodes. Cyclothymia also has these hypomanic features, as well as less profound depressive episodes. Because of the different varieties of the disorder, the name “Manic Depression” was misleading and inaccurate, so it was changed to Bipolar Disorder.

Hope that helps clear things up!

Q: Bipolar (manic depression) How do you handle the depressive rocketing out into mania?
My roommate has become a “Rocket Man” with manic behavior and I am stuck here with his mania. As I am bipolar myself, I am aware of the symptoms, but don’t know how to handle this guy.

A: Mania can be a very dangerous phase, and as for trying to control someone there – it is difficult.

Clearly if they are a friend then you need to watch out for them and try too stop them doing anything too dangerous or stupid.

Perhaps you can then talk when they are feeling better and ask them when it happens next time what they would like you to do for them.

Q: How many people with bipolar/manic-depression are on answers to night?
Wanted to see who has been staying awake all night, that way I’ll have someone to chat with. The more research I read on manic-depression the more I learn to appreciate my illness and you the excellent talents that come with it. There has been a correlation found between manic-depression, intelligence, and creativity. Something to be proud of; we are all wonderful and talanted people.
Does anyone feel like chatting tonight?

A: My mother and mother in law are both bipolar. Currently waiting on tests that are supposed to say that I am as well. One big manic depressive family

Q: what is a good site to us for research on manic bipolar depression?
what is a good site to us for research on manic bipolar depression

A: http://health.yahoo.com/mentalhealth-overview/bipolar-disorder-topic-overview/healthwise–ty1019.html

http://www.nimh.nih.gov/health/publications/bipolar-disorder/complete-index.shtml

Q: Can you give me factual medical information on bipolar manic depression?
I was diagnosed with this. I take medication to keep at a stable medium mood. But at times my moods drop into severe depression and even suicidal modes. Last night was the first night that every two minutes I delt with a different mood. Happy, crying, panic attacks, self destructive, suicidal, worthlessness, and a medium stable clear headed mood. Every two minutes was a change. I know my stress levels have increased due to factors in my life. When in a stable medium mood I almost feel “normal”. In times like these I think maybe I need to be locked away in a psych facility long term with no people contact and be isolated. My mind runs rapid. My chest feel like it will explode at times. I cant breath. Then I feel worthless and hopeless and unloved and cry. Too much for one person to handle. I take medication. Should I take more? Or a different kind? I am going today back to the doctor for a check up on the bipolar. Do you have any helpful info to help me deal with this battle?

A: It hard to tell everything from what little you wrote, but it seems you have a few more problems than just bipolar, maybe some paranoia and schizophrenia. You say you take medication. Do you take it regularly everyday like the doctor prescribed, or do you miss a lot of doses? Most psych meds are meant to be taken continuously, even on days that you feel good. Don’t stop without asking your doctor first. Maybe you should check into a mental health facility for an extended stay, like 6 months to a year. Don’t think of it as a bad thing or being “locked away”. The doctors are there to help you get control of your life. They can monitor your meds daily and see what works best for you. You can’t do that by yourself. From what you wrote, it sounds like you are a danger to yourself and possibly others. Ask a family member to help you find a good facility close by. Don’t wait until its too late.

Q: What is it like having bipolar (manic depression)?
Tell me what your depression is about for instance what issue in your life is keeping you depressed? Do you believe you can’t change this issue but you think someone else could?

Also what are you high about? What other issue that is not a depression but is something that others don’t have in their lives that which you are manic over?

A: People with Bipolar Disorder go through long periods of deep depression followed by long periods of mania or elevated mood, long period meaning weeks or months or years…..

This is what it is like to have Bipolar disorder:

Depression – too tired to get out of bed, shower, even to brush my teeth. Cry all the time, sleep 16 hours a day. Feelings of self loathing and guilt that drive me to think of suicide but I’m to tired to even think about how to go about killing myself……. this can last from a couple of weeks to a couple of years.

Mania – Way too happy! PARTY GIRL! love drink and drugs. Talk really fast and pressured because my thoughts are going faster than my mouth can keep up with. Hypersexual – like I sleep with strangers and guys I just met on the internet or I masturbate 10 times a day. I once became bisexual because there were twice as many people to sleep with. Spending sprees….. I once spent my mortgage money on african violets, yep, $1500 on African violets (then I got depressed and let them all die). Quit my job because I wanted my vacation pay for lottery tickets and I was so convinced I would win that I started shopping and writing bad checks because I’d be rich as soon as the numbers were drawn. Only sleep 2 or maybe 3 hours a night for months on end and never feel tired. This can last for months

I also have mixed states when I am depressed and manic at the same time which are truly the worst… By body and mind are depressed but there is this undercurrent of energy running all the time….. I’m highly emotional but the emotions tend to be negative (guilt and anger) I have intrusive thoughts and urges to mutilate myself (like wanting to stick my hands in the garbage disposal or cooking them on the BBQ). This is when I am most suseptible to suicide because I am depressed, wanting to hurt myself, and I have the mental energy to plan and carry it out.

There are not issues that cause depression or mania or any of the other Bipolar symptoms….. it is strictly because of changing chemistry in the brain. The changes happen completely randomly and have no “issies” triggering them. Most people’s brains are very good at regulating the levels of chemicals in their brains…. Thos with Bipolar do not have that regulation so our brains chemical levels swing all over the place…..

Q: What is the difference between Bipolar, manic depression, and?
boarderline personality disorder? How does one determine if they have one of these disorders or if they are just suffering from depression and anxiety?

A: Bipolar and Manic depression are the same thing.BPD is a personality disorder.

Q: What are healthy ways dealing with manic depression bipolar? What are steps to healing and acceptance?

A: 1) Educating yourself on the subject
2) Attending a regular support group (NAMI)
3) Medications when necessary
4) Talk Therapy
5) Gaining support and understanding from your friends and family
6) Knowing that tomorrow is another day and you’ll feel better even if you think everything’s hopeless today.
7) Helping others that have medical problems that are worse than yours

Q: I am bipolar (manic depression) and am taking lamictal and just started to take Invega for depression.?
I have reworded a question I asked last week to make it a bit more clearer. Unfortunately I was unable to get any good answers because I probably did not explain exactly what my condition is.

Has anyone that is bipolar (manic depression) ever been on the combo of Lamictal for manic depression and Invega which helps with depression that creeps up while on Lamictal?

A: The invega is not for depression but as an antipsychotic for bipolar disorder.It will pevent you going into mania if lamictal cannot control the mood swings

Q: What is the difference between Bipolar Disorder and Manic Depression?
Every time I search for facts on Manic Depression, I get stuff on Bipolar Disorder instead, so is it the same thing?

A: I believe mental health professionals no longer use the term manic-depression, now it is officially called bipolar disorder.

Occasionally the DSM changes the names of certain disorders. For example there is no longer such a thing as ADD, now there is only ADHD with or without hyperactivity.

However, once a certain name has been used for so long, the name kinda sticks.

Q: My best friend likes someone with manic depression/bipolar? Please help.?
My best friend is getting depressed.

She is pretty much in love with this guy who she has known for years, and he likes her too.

The only problem is that he is bipolar/manic depressed and is really paranoid and when he is feeling down he doesnt come out for days. Im worried about my friend as she really loves him, and am worried if his depression will rub off on her?

A: Is he getting any kind of treatment for his illness? Being around someone who’s depressed and the fact that he isolates himself away from people can definitely make someone who loves them feel down too. If he gets treatment and learns how to manage his illness and they are honest and open with each other about what’s going on, they have a chance at having a normal happy relationship. If he doesn’t get help, it may become too much to bear for her no matter how much she loves him. For years I have had rocky relationships and I never could understand why until I was diagnosed bipolar II. Then it all made sense. The guys I was with may have loved me but couldn’t take the fact that there were days when I just didn’t want to be around anyone and I would cry for no reason and no matter how much they told me they loved me, I didn’t believe anyone could love me. I think they felt guilty that they couldn’t help me and finally gave up. I’m getting treatment now and my current bf and I are getting along just great (and we’ve been together for 3 years).

Q: what are the short and long term effects of manic depression (aka bipolar disorder)?
I have to do a power point about manic depression for both my science and health class, and I’m not going to be anywhere near a computer for the next week and everything is due on next Sunday. If you think this sounds kind of hurried, then, yeah, it pretty much is.

But, I was wondering if anyone new a website or information about the long and short term effects of this disease. If you’re giving me information from a website, the website would be most helpful. If you dont know where you got the information from, I’m sure I can fudge something up.

Thanks!

A: website below for you hope you get it done in time.

Q: Manic depression or bipolar disorder?
Whats the difference between manic depression and bipolar disorder? I’ve done the research on both disorders and I seem to be suffering from both. What is the best medication to help bipolar disorder and manic depression? This is taking over my life and I need a good medication to help me.

A: manic depression is also known as bipolar, here is a site on depression and antidepressant as well, hope it helps:

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