from Kimberly Read & Marcia Purse Depression is one of the emotional extremes associated with bipolar disorder. In this edition, we look at the warnings and symptoms of depressive episodes as well as personal experiences of those who have been through these episodes.
Red Flags: Warning Signs of Depression A depressive episode, as it relates to bipolar disorder, can be defined as the downswing in a mood cycle. Depression is characterized by profound sadness, dejection or despair. In this article, we look at some of the common red flags - those early indicators of an impending mood swing - of depression, because the earlier an episode is treated, the less its severity.
How To Recognize a Depressive Episode Depression can creep up slowly or descend quickly. If slowly, it can be harder to notice, especially in yourself. Get in the habit of observing yourself if you have depressive episodes. Here are some tips to help.
Wrestling with Depression: Annie's Perspective Depression is gut wrenching. It's heart breaking. Depression is the cancer in my soul. I can actually feel the hole in my soul when sick. You can feel it take over. It has it's own taste and smell. I'm tired of the fight. The darkness has won. Like it always wins. And yet, I'll never give up my hope.
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1) Feeling Alone Is it common for a person with bipolar disorder to always feel alone and wide open? That is how I feel - picking up the pieces and no one to help put the messed up puzzle back together.
2) Do You Experience Rage? How many out there have experienced BP rage? I am one and its no picnic that is for sure but I am curious.
3) Bankruptcy Keep me in your good thoughts. Tomorrow is when I meet the bankruptcy attorney. I'm frightened and I don't know what to expect.
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My understanding is that depressive illnesses take a HUGE toll on worker lost productivity and even impact the economy. Does anyone have any up-to-date numbers...
Hey...Glad to see you posting; unfortunatelly I dont have any figures on this loss of productivity. It sure would be interesting to know how many dollars a...
hi all , we have to remember that bipolar disorder, along with depression and all related disorders don't have to be debilitating illnesses. with proper...
Hi Rosemary... true, however we live in th emedical model society yet, and as such, i adhere to its precepts more so than to th emodel of wellness, however, i...
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