Comments on: What Is “manic” Depression, Is It When One Minute You’re Up And The Next You’re Down And Visa Versa

By: mswj_a

mswj_a — Mon, 30 Nov 2009 11:20:31 +0000

No Manic Depressive is also known as Severely depressed or Chronis depression and it never let’s up. It’s like it’s always raining in your world! Personally though I like the rain but I think that you get my point!
I believe what you are thinking of is Bi-polar. That’s where one mi ute you’re up and the next minute you’re down!

By: shuckalu

shuckalu — Mon, 30 Nov 2009 07:10:18 +0000

Uh no ,it sounds to me like perhaps you might be Bi-polar see a doctor for diagnosis if your so worried about it. The word Manic means much of or crazy for, and depression well we all know what that means.

By: Namom

Namom — Mon, 30 Nov 2009 03:18:47 +0000

yes now called Bipolar disorder.

By: Anonymous

Anonymous — Mon, 30 Nov 2009 02:32:40 +0000

As I know it, it is you’re up for a few months and you’re down the next few months.

By: alipet

alipet — Sun, 29 Nov 2009 20:25:54 +0000

I think you would have longer spells of one or the other , on the other hand if its hormonal then you would be up and down and all over the place ,you would need medication for whichever kind yo u, think you might have , you are probably a little depressed anyway ,and since medication takes a long time to work have yourself checked out .I wish you the very best and that you will be better soon .

By: tehabwa

tehabwa — Sun, 29 Nov 2009 20:10:31 +0000

It’s now called “Bi-Polar” and it does have to do with having extreme highs and extreme lows, but it isn’t “one minute” at a time.
You should talk to a professional to find out what’s going on, and what can be done about it.
Uh, this question appropriately goes in the Psychology category, which is where it is.

By: My name's MUD

My name's MUD — Sun, 29 Nov 2009 20:09:01 +0000

Yes manic depression is now termed bi-polar or north-south disease.
You have peaks and troughs. Generally they last from two hours before switching and sometimes a few days before switching. And there tends to be no in between.
My peaks are wonderful, and I am able to do all sorts of things, but this leaves me exhausted.
My troughs are not so deep now a days. You need a good diet and a healthy lifestyle, lots of exercise and eat lots of oily fish and veg.
And fruit etc, some people enjoy their bi-polar, it is just difficult for others to understand it.

By: SM

SM — Sun, 29 Nov 2009 17:49:13 +0000

Well manic depression is a type of mood disorder that is now classified as bipolar disorder.
It’s actually pretty difficult to diagnose unless you see an actual professional.
By being bipolar, you cycle through different stages. The first is the depressive stage where you’re extremely sad or angry. You feel majorly down and you feel like your life is worthless and stuff. The second is the manic stage which can range from sever suspicion or euphoria (feeling really happy or elated).
I have a friend with bipolar and I’ll tell you what she usually is like. One day she’ll be very very upset, she won’t leave her room and no matter what you do or say, she won’t come out and she will cry herself to sleep (if she can sleep). The next morning she’ll be angry and she’ll snap at everyone and you just want to get out of her way. Later on that evening she’ll be extremely happy. She’ll look like she’s on drugs on something. She’ll be really bouncy and she’ll talk really fast.
If you think you have it, you should go see a doctor right away but you should know that it’s not just mood swings, it is severe mood swings that can interrupt your life.http://www.healthyplace.com/Communities/… <- this is a small test so you can check to see if you’re in the ballpark, but go see a psychologist anyways if your symptoms are really extreme and the test turns out negative. You may have something else.

By: native1

native1 — Sun, 29 Nov 2009 16:13:43 +0000

YES, ONE MINUTE YOU FEEL ON TOP OF THE WORLD , THEN THE NEXT MINUTE YOU FEEL LIKE THE WHOLE WORLD IS OUT TO GET YOU .
IT IS A VERY SERIOUS PROBLEM BUT IS TREATABLE .
YOU NEED TO SEE A PSYCIATRIST AND HAVE THEM TO PRESCRIBE AN ANTI DEPRESSENT .
IF NOT TREATED YOU WILL LIVE A LIFE OF HELL !
A PSYCIATRIST WILL ALSO HELP YOU GET TO THE ROOT OF YOUR PROBLEM ( WHAT IS CAUSING YOUR DEPRESSION )
GOOD LUCK

By: Toadsput

Toadsput — Sun, 29 Nov 2009 12:31:51 +0000

Manic depression, otherwise known as bipolar disorder is a mood disorder classified by cycles between highs (manic phases) and lows (depressive phases). Characteristics of a manic phases include sleeplessness, excessive spending, a feeling of elation, potential hallucinations, rapid speech, etc. whereas during the depressive phase, the person is well, depressed. The cycles do not change from minute to minute, but by days or weeks.