Bipolar Depression Symptoms
Health Encyclopedia: Bipolar Disorder Overview
Introduction
Bipolar disorder, or manic-depressive illness, is characterized by moods that swing between two opposite poles:
- Periods of mania with exaggerated euphoria, irritability, or both
- Episodes of depression
Although chemical imbalances in the brain are a key component of bipolar disorder, it is a complex condition that involves genetic, environmental, and other factors.
Bipolar Disorder Categories
Bipolar disorder is classified according to the pattern and severity of the symptoms as bipolar di...
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"Cutting" or Deliberate Self-Harm
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The Joy (and Health Benefits) of Pets
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Health Guide
Depression Issues: What are the symptoms of depression?
...lethargy, feelings of guilt or worthlessness, concentration problems, and suicidal thoughts. Manic depression symptoms and cyclothymic depression symptoms include the above during the depression... Read more »Bipolar Depression: What are the symptoms of bipolar disorder?
...following symptoms to be considered bipolar, but should demonstrate a number of the manic symptoms. Bipolar Depression Symptom List - Depressive Symptoms Low self-esteem or self-loathing... Read more »Bipolar Depression: What are the risk factors and causes of bipolar disorder?
Genetic or hereditary factors contribute to the risk of bipolar disorder. Studies have demonstrated that the prevalence of bipolar disorder is higher among the parents of bipolar patients. However,... Read more »Depression Issues: What is depression?
... Dysthymic disorder - mild but persistent (at least 2 years) depression Unspecified depression - depression symptoms fall between major and dysthymic depression Bipolar disorder (manic... Read more »Bipolar Depression: What is bipolar disorder?
..."bipolar" describes the swings between these two emotional "poles." Other names given the disorder include bipolar depression, bipolar affective disorder, bipolar personality disorder, bipolar... Read more »Images
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Breast Cancer Drug Beats Bipolar Disorder
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Exercise Eases Depression and Heart Disease
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Diabetes Treatment Ups Depression Risk
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Cancer and Depression
May 27, 2009(Ivanhoe Newswire) ? People who receive a diagnosis of cancer are often depressed about it. But is that depression just the result of getting the bad... Read summary »
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