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Bi-Polar disorder is another moniker for manic depression. When an individuals mood swings are very irregular with sudden changes from good to bad this is commonly associated with being Bi-Polar. It is just another in the many forms of depression. Manic depression isn’t just having negative feelings over a negative event. Manic depression is a much more serious condition. Bi-polar is just another stage of the general disease depression. Manic depression is diagnosed in millions of cases each year in America. In general 17 million people battle depression each year in America.

Unfortunately only about1/3 of those will be diagnosed and receive help. When the sufferer refuses aid, there can be no cure. A lot of people refuse to deal with any disease called a mental illness. They do not want to be stereotyped as one who must be out of their mind. Diseases that affect the brain have always been very complicated. It is hard to shake the stigma that comes with the diagnosis. However, as with any form of depression, the affliction does not make you less a person. It does not mean that you are a nut case. It means you have an illness like any other. If it’s identified it can be cured.

The causes of all forms of depression are still being examined in the medical profession. It has been shown that depression can be brought on by many possibilities. Doctors take into consideration many things such as biological factors, the environment, and DNA. It’s well known that a chemical imbalance can contribute. Stress is another major factor in depression. Every day we confront events in life that cause us stress. Work related issues or the dynamics of a dysfunctional family can create it. Depression does not play favorites. Both the rich and the poor contract it. It doesn’t care about race. Color or nationality provide no protection from this illness.

All the types of depression have similar symptoms. These include mood swings from happy to sad and serious personality switches. The advent of sleeplessness is another sign of depression. Helpless feelings, or feelings that the future holds no hope are signs. When your ability to function properly at work and at play becomes ever apparent then the possibility of depression is real. But people with depression have a light at the end of the tunnel. There is assistance. There are medicines both prescribed and natural that can offer a cure. There are also medical professionals that can help your illness through ‘talk therapy’”. Support groups can also be helpful for those with manic depression. Look for assistance first.

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