Bipolar Depression Versus Clinical Depression

June 24, 2010
An estimated ten percent of all Americans suffer from some form of depression during their lives. This figure varies but is pretty much the same worldwide.  There are a few areas of the world that depression seems to have missed, but not many. Depression in general affects the way we behave from our sleeping patterns up to the way we think and live life.

The difference between depression and bipolar depression is in the severity and frequency.  Depression alone is often brought about by life circumstances, while bipolar depression is chemically- induced and the flip side of mania. The depression and mania come in cycles, regardless of the circumstances in a person's life.

While those suffering clinical depression are at risk of using drugs or alcohol to alleviate their symptoms, the risk is greater in those with bipolar depression.  A person who knows the highs of mania may try to recreate the feeling when they are depressed or "stable". Drugs often help create that high for a short time. This puts the person at risk of adding drug addiction to the bipolar disorder.

Treatment of the two types of depression also varies.  Those suffering from clinical depression are prescribed anti-depressants alone.  Those with bipolar depression, however, are often given a mood stabilizer first, and an antidepressant as a second choice if needed.  Both medications adjust the brain chemicals to alleviate the depression, but the mood stabilizer also helps the person keep from going too far in the other direction and becoming manic.

To the person suffering depression, it feels the same regardless of what causes the mood.  The important part knowing the difference plays is mainly in treatment options.  A person suffering bipolar depression is at risk of becoming manic if only the depression is treated.  This in itself creates additional problems.
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"There is a solution to every problem."

When you or a loved one is inflicted with bipolar disorder, you think that there is no end to keeping things in order. It seems that answers to your dilemma have far-fetched solutions. Yet, there is a key to every faced dilemma, it may not be too soon but there is. 

These days, common symptoms such as excessive and uncontrollable moods can be prevented with Trileptal.

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Bipolar Support Group: A Guide to a Better Living

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The most difficult and stressful experience that you could have is being diagnosed with a bipolar disorder. If this is your case, managing your disorder better is recommended. Whether you handle it by yourself, with your families, or with your friends, building and maintaining a strong support group system is very important.

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Diagnosed with Bipolar Mood Disorder? Start Mending Fences Now

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It's easier to face the hardships of life when your love ones are there for you. If an individual suffers from an illness, the first ones to assist him in his situation is his dear family. That is why many people are counting on family members and relatives especially if they're going through a difficult phase.

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Bipolar and Schizophrenia: Are Both Disorders the Same?

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For years, psychiatrists and medical professionals have said that bipolar disorder and schizophrenia are two very distinct mental illnesses. This idea came from a world-renowned German psychiatrist named Emil Kraepelin. Eric Kraepelin has said that bipolar disease and schizophrenia are two very different mental disorders. Up until today, the separation of bipolar disorder and schizophrenia is still being practiced by psychiatrists.

However, you have to consider that bipolar disorder and schizo...
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Say No to Ignorance: Learn the Two Types of Bipolar Manic Depression

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