When people are depressed where do they go? Depression which is a bipolar symptom is a crippling disease and if left untreated over time can get worse and in the process claim lives. Science and medical research has proven that medication can help people with the disease get out of their depression.
All in the Mind
But where does all this begin? This is a question most people are asking when they try and deal with depression in bipolar. That question goes directly to the brain which is responsible for looking after our basic motor skills, such as walking, handling things and the way we feel (emotions).
Feeling Depressed
People who are not bipolar get depressed after hearing some bad news, seeing or looking at an event and tasting something awful. In one sentence, it is the outside world that acts as a catalyst for the brain to think the way it reacts and so are the emotions. But, people with bipolar disorder symptoms often get depressed even when there is nothing to be depressed about. Their mood will change from extreme happiness (increased energy) down to depression with a gradual decrease in their energy level.
Bipolar Depression
The person with bipolar symptoms, in a depressive mood, will experience long durations of sadness, feelings of being pessimistic, hopelessness, empty moods and feelings of guilt. They also experience worthlessness, loss of interest in activities that are considered to be pleasurable such as sex, sleeping too much or none at all, feelings of irritability and thoughts of death or suicide. When in this depressed state, they can think about committing suicide and can eventually take their own lives.
Bipolar Disorder: Treatments and Medications
There are two main focuses of treatment; psychotherapy (non medicinal) and medication (prescribed drugs) for this mental illness. It is a serious disease that should be treated with careful management and as soon as the bipolar signs and symptoms appear.
Psychotherapy
To help them control their emotions better, this type of therapy is useful especially for those going through mood changes. Medication is usually prescribed for bipolar symptom to normalize with extreme cases where psychotherapy is not enough.
Drugs to Help Depression
Neurotransmitters such as "serotonin" and "norepinephrine" are the special chemicals used by the different parts of the brain to exchange information. Although not proven that low levels of serotonin and norepinephrine cause depression in bipolar, it is believed that the increase level of these chemicals are linked to the depressive mood in people. Psychiatrists prescribe antidepressants drugs, to lift up these brain chemicals.
Popular Antidepressants
In the market today are many groupings of drugs available but, the two most common groups are:
Selective Serotonin Reuptake Inhibitors (SSRI) when this chemical serotonin is increased the mood improves.
(MAOI) Monoamine Oxidase Inhibitors- MAOI's are very effective in fighting depression.
Warning
All bipolar medication must be used strictly as prescribed by physicians or your doctor. The risk of overdose for some of these drugs can be lethal and if it says avoid certain food or alcohol, please adhere to the strict warning. Your life is both important and precious.
All in the Mind
But where does all this begin? This is a question most people are asking when they try and deal with depression in bipolar. That question goes directly to the brain which is responsible for looking after our basic motor skills, such as walking, handling things and the way we feel (emotions).
Feeling Depressed
People who are not bipolar get depressed after hearing some bad news, seeing or looking at an event and tasting something awful. In one sentence, it is the outside world that acts as a catalyst for the brain to think the way it reacts and so are the emotions. But, people with bipolar disorder symptoms often get depressed even when there is nothing to be depressed about. Their mood will change from extreme happiness (increased energy) down to depression with a gradual decrease in their energy level.
Bipolar Depression
The person with bipolar symptoms, in a depressive mood, will experience long durations of sadness, feelings of being pessimistic, hopelessness, empty moods and feelings of guilt. They also experience worthlessness, loss of interest in activities that are considered to be pleasurable such as sex, sleeping too much or none at all, feelings of irritability and thoughts of death or suicide. When in this depressed state, they can think about committing suicide and can eventually take their own lives.
Bipolar Disorder: Treatments and Medications
There are two main focuses of treatment; psychotherapy (non medicinal) and medication (prescribed drugs) for this mental illness. It is a serious disease that should be treated with careful management and as soon as the bipolar signs and symptoms appear.
Psychotherapy
To help them control their emotions better, this type of therapy is useful especially for those going through mood changes. Medication is usually prescribed for bipolar symptom to normalize with extreme cases where psychotherapy is not enough.
Drugs to Help Depression
Neurotransmitters such as "serotonin" and "norepinephrine" are the special chemicals used by the different parts of the brain to exchange information. Although not proven that low levels of serotonin and norepinephrine cause depression in bipolar, it is believed that the increase level of these chemicals are linked to the depressive mood in people. Psychiatrists prescribe antidepressants drugs, to lift up these brain chemicals.
Popular Antidepressants
In the market today are many groupings of drugs available but, the two most common groups are:
Selective Serotonin Reuptake Inhibitors (SSRI) when this chemical serotonin is increased the mood improves.
(MAOI) Monoamine Oxidase Inhibitors- MAOI's are very effective in fighting depression.
Warning
All bipolar medication must be used strictly as prescribed by physicians or your doctor. The risk of overdose for some of these drugs can be lethal and if it says avoid certain food or alcohol, please adhere to the strict warning. Your life is both important and precious.
About the Author:
Ken P Doyle is an advocate for bipolar disorder and has a wealth of knowledge on brain illness. As an advocate he is willing to share some FREE information and data on bipolar disease symptoms and bipolar medication.
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