Manic depression is a serious mood disorder that can cause disruptions in your lifestyle and health. Though all of us experience high and low moods occasionally, manic depressive disorder causes extreme mood swings. Manic depression effects far reach into your life and the lives of people around you. It may affect your work, school, physical health, relationship and many other aspects of life. A study shows that manic depression effects leading to loss of productivity cost around $15.5 billion annually. Suicide is one of the most severe effects caused by this disorder. Unfortunately 25 to 50% people suffering from manic depression attempt to commit suicide and 11% succeed in their effort. Early diagnosis and treatment can reduce the severity of manic depression effects. Manic Depression Causes The exact manic depression causes have not been discovered yet. However, many experts believe that it is hereditary. A chemical imbalance in the brain can contribute to this disorder. Neropinephrine, a neurotransmitter controls some functions of the brain. If the level of this chemical is too high or too low, manic depression may occur and an herbal depression therapy may be prescribed. Emotional stress, drug use and illness like head trauma, brain tumor, epilepsy, thyroid problem and AIDS may be some other manic depression causes. Environmental factors may also contribute to this mood disorder. Excessive usage of appetite suppressants may cause this disorder. Medications like antidepressants can trigger manic depression episode. This can be avoided by taking an antimanic drug while taking antidepressants. Manic ...

If you are experiencing manic depression symptoms, you need to get treatment as soon as possible. The effects caused by manic depression are severe and somewhat based on genetics and depression. It can affect your overall health, relationships with others and work or school life. Manic depression treatment involves medications and therapies or a combination of both.  With right treatment, you can get manic depression relief and lead a normal life. Medications Lithium is the most common medication used in manic depression treatment. It is effective in treating and preventing extreme high and low moods. Lithium can cause kidney and thyroid problems, so regular blood tests are required. It can also cause some side effects like dry mouth, restlessness and digestive problems. Anticonvulsants are prescribed for manic depression relief. They help stabilize mood and are effective in treating mixed episodes. They may cause side effects like drowsiness, dizziness and weight gain. Some anticonvulsants may cause serious side effects like liver problems, blood disorders and skin rashes. Depending on your symptoms, anti depressants may be recommended by your doctor to provide manic depression treatment. However, some people may trigger manic episodes after taking antidepressants. It is therefore suggested to take anti depressants with mood stabilizers. Reduced sex drive and problems in reaching orgasm may be caused by anti depressants. Manic Depression Therapy Psychotherapy is an effective manic depression therapy that involves a range of treatment techniques. Psychotherapy sessions involve talking to a well trained mental health care professional, who can help ...

Manic depression also referred to as bipolar disorder is a major mood disorder characterized by significant mood swings and depression and gender as well.  It is different from clinical depression by causing mania. It affects both men and women, but women are more likely to experience less manic but more depressive symptoms than men.  Manic depression is a serious condition, especially when the patient experiences hallucinations, sleeplessness and grandiose delusions. Manic Depression Symptoms Manic depression is believed to be hereditary. It usually appears at the age between 15 and 24 and endures throughout the lifetime of the patient. Manic depression symptoms vary from individual to individual. However, the most common symptoms include loss of interest in activities which they have previously enjoyed, persistent anxious, sad or empty mood, increased irritability, excessive crying, reduced energy level, difficulty in concentrating things, suicidal thoughts and attempts, increased feeling of hopelessness and guilt, social withdrawal and changes in sleep pattern. Some people may even experience physical symptoms like chronic pain and headache. Manic depression symptoms also include increased physical agitation, reduced need for rest and sleep, too much involvement in pleasurable activities that may cause painful outcomes, excessive talkativeness, increased sex drive and increased denial. Manic Depression Effects Manic depression effects may be experienced at any age in an adult life. A manic depressive episode may last from several days to months. It may cause serious effects on the patient’s work and personal life. Employers may find the employee with this disorder under performing ...