What Are the “symptoms” of a Manic Depressive?
by London Permaculture Question by BURY YOUR DEAD: what are the “symptoms” of a manic depressive? Best answer: Answer by micheleCyclical episodes of major depression and mania (i.e., “mood swings”) represent the hallmark symptom of bipolar disorder (i.e., “manic depression”). It is treatable with mood stabilizing medications (e.g., depakote, lamictal, lithium). Answer by Alix BI have manic depresion. It is kind of like bi polar, you might be in a really good mood, and then suddenly get really pissed of over nothjing What do you think? Answer below! Read more... ...
Omega 3, Antidepressants May Curb Dementia Symptoms
... Antidepressants May Curb Dementia Symptoms A University of Sydney study is looking into the effectiveness of omega-3 supplements and the antidepressant, sertraline, in reducing depressive symptoms and cognitive decline in older people, in a bid to prevent the onset of depression and dementia in … Read more on Drug Discovery & Development Seeing Depression in the Wrong Light What's more, those San Diegans who received less light exposure during their daily routines reported more symptoms of depression. But what about the light we receive from light bulbs? It's no substitute for the sun; artificial light is fainter and … Read more on Huffington Post Read ...
In Need of Help.. Can “depression” “Go Away”?
by sirwiseowl Question by Clyde: In need of help.. can “depression” “go away”? I am not sure but I think i have been depressed for the last 3 years (I have checked the symptoms in medical sites and they fit perfectly-unfortunately for me). And I am slowly losing motivation. I think it is getting harder for me to cope and all this numbness is honestly pathetic. I was wandering if I am just going through a -prolonged obviously- phase, a rough patch and not depression. Do you think it is likely to fade away in time, or should I seek medical help? If you support this last thing, do you think I should visit a psychologist or a psychiatrist ( I would like to avoid that, since I am 17.) By the way my friends are far from supportive they just tell me I am overreacting and nothing is wrong with me. But I know. Read more... ...
Are These Symptoms Normal for Depression in the Elderly or It Was Something Else?
Question by Bugsie: Are these symptoms normal for depression in the elderly or it was something else? My granny died of a miocardiac heart attack at 64, produced by the water from the congestive heart disease, but she had a huge depression as well for 3 years, after my grandpa died. She didn’t want to take any pills, was hiding them from my mother and wanted to die….she was also aggressive towards the woman we hired to make sure she takes her pills. She even had a mild stroke at one point and she had a paresis on her upper lip. Read more... ...
Should I Be Admitted Into a Mental Hospital?
Question by Tori Lounds: should i be admitted into a mental hospital? im 16 years old. two years ago i cut myself alot. my mom saw and sent me to a psycologist i stopped cutting because my mom checked me. i quit going to the doctor. lately ive be depressed (i have always felt this way, even when i was cutting) sometimes im fine, but most of the time im mad or sad sometimes over nothing, most of the time i just feel numb. i dont show m emotions, i like to keep them to myself. i havent be sleeping. i lay in bed all night, about every third night i pass out from being so exhasted, im always tired tho. also food kinda repulses me, i eat but i dont ever feel hungry. i dont know how to tell anyone about this. but its getting worst i think about what it would be like if i died. i know i need help but i dont know what to do. Read more... ...