Coping with Bipolar Disorder & Manic Depression
Bipolar disorder (commonly called manic depression) effects a huge number of people, in fact around 4% of the worlds population is thought to suffer from depression at some point in their lives. Since depression is still considered a 'weakness' by many; especially in the workplace, it is no wonder that many people who are depressed end up ignoring treatment and struggling to work their way through it on their own.
As a severe sufferer of depression for many years it was obvious that I needed to start understanding this illness more. At first I believed that it was a weakness that should be hidden from my co-workers and family, and that only made the situation worse. It took a lot of courage (and even more research) before I eventually spoke to someone about the symptoms I was suffering from every day.
Bipolar disorder is commonly diagnosed by the two states a sufferer can be under, the first a severe depression, and the later a state of mania or frenzy - hence the term manic-depression. I myself would often go from incredible highs, being able to enjoy life and all its wonders to severe downs. These changes in state could occur over the course of months or minutes.
The first step to coping with Bipolar Disorder & Manic Depression is to talk, understand that depression is something which can be treated and does not have to take control of your life. By talking about your symptoms to your Doctor you can start to open up the doorways to a myriad of treatment options such as medication, therapy, hypnotherapy, lifestyle changes and more.
Talking is especially important around family members, ensuring that your spouse/partner as well as other important members of your family understand what you are going through and how it effects you. Don't forget to talk about how your state effects them too.
There is plenty of help available online too such as support groups and forums, even an e-book called 'Understanding Bipolar Disorder' which although not medically endorsed offers a fantastic insight into the life of a sufferer and how to cope with the symptoms of all forms of depression. You can get a copy of the book at http://to.ly/gf1o
Remember, depression is an illness not a weakness - and like most illnesses there are treatments available to make your life more enjoyable. It's time to stop suffering.
As a severe sufferer of depression for many years it was obvious that I needed to start understanding this illness more. At first I believed that it was a weakness that should be hidden from my co-workers and family, and that only made the situation worse. It took a lot of courage (and even more research) before I eventually spoke to someone about the symptoms I was suffering from every day.
Bipolar disorder is commonly diagnosed by the two states a sufferer can be under, the first a severe depression, and the later a state of mania or frenzy - hence the term manic-depression. I myself would often go from incredible highs, being able to enjoy life and all its wonders to severe downs. These changes in state could occur over the course of months or minutes.
The first step to coping with Bipolar Disorder & Manic Depression is to talk, understand that depression is something which can be treated and does not have to take control of your life. By talking about your symptoms to your Doctor you can start to open up the doorways to a myriad of treatment options such as medication, therapy, hypnotherapy, lifestyle changes and more.
Talking is especially important around family members, ensuring that your spouse/partner as well as other important members of your family understand what you are going through and how it effects you. Don't forget to talk about how your state effects them too.
There is plenty of help available online too such as support groups and forums, even an e-book called 'Understanding Bipolar Disorder' which although not medically endorsed offers a fantastic insight into the life of a sufferer and how to cope with the symptoms of all forms of depression. You can get a copy of the book at http://to.ly/gf1o
Remember, depression is an illness not a weakness - and like most illnesses there are treatments available to make your life more enjoyable. It's time to stop suffering.
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