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Manic depression is a treatable but chronic mental health illness, which is found in about one percent of the population. It often first occurs in the late teens or early twenties. People with manic depression experience periods of depression as described above, as well as periods of mania. During the depressive phase of the illness, people may experience symptoms at a deeper level of emotion than those with other depressive illnesses. It is not uncommon for those affected to report deep, immobilizing despair and suicidal thought and attempts.

Symptoms of Mania:

Excessive energy, feeling unusual excitement, energy or irritability
Racing flights of ideas, jumps from one thought to another
Vigorous denial that anything is wrong
Pressured speech
Grandiose thoughts or inflated self-esteem, supreme sense of self-confidence
Overspending
High heart rate and irregular breathing
Alternating decreases and increases of sleep
Impaired judgment, easily distracted by irrelevant comments or events
Extreme irritability, or rapid, unpredictable mood changes
Use alcohol or other drugs to ease the ever-changing moods
Increased energy, activity, restlessness, racing thoughts and rapid speech
Excessive euphoria
Uncharacteristically poor judgment
Increased sexual drive
Denial that anything is wrong
Overspending
Risk-behavior

Symptoms of Depression:

Persistent sad or empty mood
Anxiety
Feelings of hopelessness, pessimism, guilt, worthlessness or helplessness
Loss of interest or pleasure in ordinary activities, including sex
Decreased energy
Feelings of fatigue
Difficulty in concentrating, remembering or making decisions
Change in appetite or weight
Thoughts of death or suicide

Bipolar I disorder - Individuals have had at least one full manic or mixed mood episode, and may or may not suffer from episodes of depression.

Bipolar II disorder - Individuals have at least one depressive episode and at least one hypo manic episode, but never experience a full manic or mixed mood episode. Bipolar II can go unrecognized because the hypo manic symptoms may not appear that unusual.

Cyclothymic disorder - Individuals have suffered numerous hypo manic and depressive symptoms over at least 2 years that are not severe enough or not long enough in duration to meet the criteria for a mood episode.

		MANIC DEPRESSION/BI-POLAR Manic depression is a treatable but chronic mental health illness, which is found in about one percent of the population. It often first occurs in the late teens or early twenties. People with manic depression experience periods of depression as described above, as well as periods of mania. During the depressive phase of the illness, people may experience symptoms at a deeper level of emotion than those with other depressive illnesses. It is not uncommon for those affected to report deep, immobilizing despair and suicidal thought and attempts. Symptoms of Mania: Excessive energy, feeling unusual excitement, energy or irritability Racing flights of ideas, jumps from one thought to another Vigorous denial that anything is wrong Pressured speech Grandiose thoughts or inflated self-esteem, supreme sense of self-confidence Overspending High heart rate and irregular breathing Alternating decreases and increases of sleep Impaired judgment, easily distracted by irrelevant comments or events Extreme irritability, or rapid, unpredictable mood changes Use alcohol or other drugs to ease the ever-changing moods Increased energy, activity, restlessness, racing thoughts and rapid speech Excessive euphoria Uncharacteristically poor judgment Increased sexual drive Denial that anything is wrong Overspending Risk-behavior Symptoms of Depression: Persistent sad or empty mood Anxiety Feelings of hopelessness, pessimism, guilt, worthlessness or helplessness Loss of interest or pleasure in ordinary activities, including sex Decreased energy Feelings of fatigue Difficulty in concentrating, remembering or making decisions Change in appetite or weight Thoughts of death or suicide Bipolar I disorder - Individuals have had at least one full manic or mixed mood episode, and may or may not suffer from episodes of depression. Bipolar II disorder - Individuals have at least one depressive episode and at least one hypo manic episode, but never experience a full manic or mixed mood episode. Bipolar II can go unrecognized because the hypo manic symptoms may not appear that unusual. Cyclothymic disorder - Individuals have suffered numerous hypo manic and depressive symptoms over at least 2 years that are not severe enough or not long enough in duration to meet the criteria for a mood episode.	Alcohol Abuse Drug Abuse Dual Diagnosis -substance abuse & Mental Illness Anxiety Depression Eating Related Disorders Manic Depresion/Bi-Polar Mental & Emotional Issues in Elders Obsessive Compulsive Disorder Panic Disorder Phobia Post Traumatic Stress Disorder - PTSD Schizophrenia Chronic Illnesses & Medical Problems

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