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Sometimes the mood
switches are dramatic
Thanks
to the National Institute of Mental Health
for the following information.
Depression - 2
Sometimes the mood
switches are dramatic and rapid, but most often they are gradual. When in
the depressed cycle, an individual can have any or all of the symptoms of
a depressive disorder. When in the manic cycle, the individual may be
overactive, over talkative, and have a great deal of energy. Mania often
affects thinking, judgment, and social behavior in ways that cause serious
problems and embarrassment. For example, the individual in a manic phase
may feel elated, full of grand schemes that might range from unwise
business decisions to romantic sprees. Mania, left untreated, may worsen
to a psychotic state.
SYMPTOMS OF
DEPRESSION AND MANIA
Not everyone who is depressed or manic experiences every symptom. Some
people experience a few symptoms, some many. Severity of symptoms varies
with individuals and also varies over time.
Depression
- Persistent sad,
anxious, or "empty" mood
- Feelings of
hopelessness, pessimism
- Feelings of guilt,
worthlessness, helplessness
- Loss of interest or
pleasure in hobbies and activities that were once enjoyed, including sex
- Decreased energy,
fatigue, being "slowed down"
- Difficulty
concentrating, remembering, making decisions
- Insomnia,
early-morning awakening, or oversleeping
- Appetite and/or weight
loss or overeating and weight gain
- Thoughts of death or
suicide; suicide attempts
- Restlessness,
irritability
- Persistent physical
symptoms that do not respond to treatment, such as headaches, digestive
disorders, and chronic pain
Mania
- Abnormal or excessive
elation
- Unusual irritability
- Decreased need for
sleep
- Grandiose notions
- Increased talking
- Racing thoughts
- Increased sexual
desire
- Markedly increased
energy
- Poor judgment
- Inappropriate social
behavior
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