Question 1

i am experiencing mania and bipolar disorder (manic depression).

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Mania:  I am not sure what your question is. However, if you are experiencing uncontrolled mania, it is very important for you to see your psychotropic medication provider as soon as possible. It is very important that this come under control.

Question 2

what medication is prescribed to bipolar disorder/manic depression? what are the effects of the medication? how does it make you better?

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Many medications: Are effective. The first step is an accurate diagnosis. Next is to determine where you currently are in this phase of your condition, if you've got one.

For accurately diagnosed bipolar disorder there are a range of options to stabilize mood and lift depression. Largely based on your life situation and side effects.

Question 3

can you have bipolar disorder (manic depression), then gradually become more and more depressed, until it just becomes unipolar (depression)?

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That is not quite: How it works.  A person with bipolar disorder has periods of markedly ^ energy, ^ impulsivity, elated or irritable mood  as well as separate periods of low mood & energy.   (a mixed state is also possible).However, I have seen bipolar individuals who over the years, developed one long, chronic depressive episode. Their manic or hypomanic episodes can sort of die out over time. But it is still  &gt;&gt;.

Question 4

does it sound like i'm suffering from bipolar disorder (manic depression)? i often have sudden, and random shifts in my mood. sometimes i'm fine, sometimes i'm absolutely irritable and just angry at the world. then there are times that i am so ridiculousl

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Hello, : Hello, dr. Kardener made good points. I don't know if you have bipolar disorder. Your symptoms could be consistent with bipolar disorder but borderline personality disorder or unipolar agitated depression can present similarly. The recommendation for a mood stabilizer is spot on. I agree with a referral to a psychiatrist if you are not already seeing one. Unless you see a psychiatrist who also does therapy; would recommend that you also work with a therapist. With the right treatment, would anticipate that you will start seeing improvment. If you are seriously contemplating suicide please get help right away.  Having a plan or urges to follow through on it should definately prompt immediate care. Take care and don't give up hope.

Question 5

how is manic depression different from bipolar disorder?

Accepted Answer

Same thing: Manic depression is the old term 4 the same illness.

Question 6

what is the difference between bipolar disorder and manic depression?

Accepted Answer

Bipolar: Bipolar is manic depression, both can be manic /depressed/or mixed.

Question 7

what are the differences between bipolar disorder and manic depression?

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The decade's DSM: About a century ago it all began and much is the same, but for boundary lines. Few use the M-D term now but otherwise the differences are hard to lock in. Some BPs only show depression, but varying sorts of elevated periods can be there and they can be just very active or irritably violent. Extremely intense episodes come close to, or are, a psychosis. Good treatment (Therapy+) really helps.

Question 8

is topomax used for mania or depression associated with bipolar disorder?

Accepted Answer

4 VERY mild Bipolar: Topomax (topiramate) is a very mild mood stabilizer, which for most people is not strong/effective enough to treat mania or depression itself, but it can decrease mild mood swings, irritability, and excessive hunger/binge urges.

Question 9

for what reasons was the term manic-depression changed to bipolar disorder?

Accepted Answer

Good reasons: Here is a complete answer to your question:  http://bipolar.About.Com/od/definingbipolardisorder/a/manic_depression_changes_names.Htm. Manic – depression was used to describe many types of conditions, not just those falling under the bipolar spectrum disorder umbrella. It was a stigmatizing label. The diagnostic criteria for bipolar disorders are sharply defined & the term is less pejorative.

Question 10

can you tell me about the difference between manic depression and bipolar disorder?

Accepted Answer

Manic Depression is: An older term for bipolar disorder.

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Does it sound like i'm suffering from bipolar disorder (manic depression)? i often have sudden, and random shifts in my mood. sometimes i'm fine, sometimes i'm absolutely irritable and just angry at the world. then there are times that i am so ridiculousl

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How is manic depression different from bipolar disorder?

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