During a manic episode, you might take actions that have long-term effects on your well-being. Examples include reckless sexual behaviors (which carry the risk of sexually transmitted illnesses) or unwise financial decisions. You may become aggressive, damaging property or hurting yourself or someone...
During manic episodes, people with bipolar disorder feel elevated energy, clarity, and happiness on an extreme level. Their mood can then quickly swing in the opposite direction to feeling tired, sad, and confused. These mood episodes are distinct from each other and can last for days or weeks...
you might experience decreased anxiety levels or improved sleep quality. You may also notice reduced compulsive behaviors, suicidal thoughts, or manic episodes depending on the condition you are taking it for. However, it is essential to remember all of this depends on each unique individual, and...
It may take a few weeks for an antidepressant to take effect and alleviate the symptoms of a depressive episode. A doctor will advise on how long the medication should be taken and what to do if a person wishes to stop taking it. While antidepressants are not considered to be addictive,st...
Here we report on a case of a 61-year-old female patient with 7-year history of major depressive disorder with shorter-duration hypomanic episodes who was prescribed with antidepressants which turned out to be ineffective. After a COVID-19 infection, the patient's c...
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Most SSRIs are for treating MDD or unipolar depression. If you have bipolar disorder, inform your doctor because SSRIs can bring on manic episodes in such people. In this case, your doctor will need to consider other medicines for you. If you take other medicines that affect your serotonin...
Little research has been done, however, on how rumination affects the depressive or manic states of bipolar disorder. An older study published in theJournal of Abnormal Psychology,found that the more severe the illness, the more severe the rumination. ...
Manic episodesof bipolar disorder Major depressive disorder (depression) Agitation in children on theautism spectrum Tourette syndrome Not all antipsychotics are FDA approved to treat all the conditions listed above. These medications may also have “off-label” uses. For example, some healthcare provi...
Manysymptoms of bipolar disorderimpact emotional well-being, so psychotherapy can often be helpful. Therapy sessions should take place with trained mental health professionals who can help identify when your moods are changing, triggers that lead to depressive or manic episodes, and skills to cope ...