Tag: manic depression
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11 Signs of Someone with Bipolar 2
Bipolar 2 disorder is a mental health condition characterized by episodes of hypomania and depression. Hypomania is a less severe form of mania. It’s characterized by elevated mood, increased energy, and decreased need for sleep. These episodes are less severe than the manic episodes experienced by people with bipolar 1 disorder. But they can still…
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12 Signs of Bipolar 1 to Never Ignore
Bipolar 1 disorder, or manic-depressive illness, is a severe mental health condition. It affects a person’s mood, energy, activity levels, and ability to function in daily life. The disorder is characterized by alternating episodes of mania and depression, varying in severity and duration. During a manic episode, a person may feel extremely happy, euphoric, or…
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Instagram Users Describe the Ups and Downs of Living With Bipolar
Anyone living with bipolar disorder can relate to feeling like they’re on a never-ending rollercoaster ride. One minute, you feel like you’re on Cloud 9, and the next, you’re in the pit of despair. These highs and lows take a toll after a while, and it becomes challenging to maintain everyday life. However, many people…
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10 Behaviors That May Reveal Someone with Depressive Psychosis
Depressive psychosis is a severe mental health condition that occurs with a major depressive episode. It’s sometimes called psychotic depression. The DSM-5 states that a person must have signs of being in a major depressive episode and have psychotic features to be diagnosed with this condition. Some experts have difficulty distinguishing between psychosis and schizoaffective…
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The 5 Main Symptoms Of Chronic, Major and Manic Depression
Depression continues to soar to epidemic levels. Today, look at the three most common types: chronic, major, and manic depression. The above statement is not hyperbole. Indeed, even the World Health Organization agrees: “Depression is a common mental disorder. Globally, more than 300 million people of all ages suffer from depression. (It) is the leading…