Which Options Of Treatment Would Work For Manic Depression?

Q: Defined, manic depression or bipolar illness involves a scenario where patients swing from depression to excessively elated mood (mania), generally with periods of normal moods in between.

A:Psychologists and therapists state that one can usually tell that a patient is suffering from manic depression if they display symptoms which may include: * An excessively good, euphoric or expansive mood * Flight of ideas, rapid speech, racing thought and distractibility * Decreased need for sleep * Sudden irritability, rage or paranoia if grandiose plans or social overtures are thwarted Nonetheless, it must be made clear that many physical and emotional disorders can mimic manic depression; therefore most qualified specialists suggest that anyone with the symptoms of bipolar disorder/ manic depression should receive a complete medical evaluation to ensure accurate diagnosis and treatment. At the moment, a mixture of medication and psychotherapy appears to be the most effective for treating patients of manic-depressive symptoms. To this cause, some people will turn to prescription medications, ECT, and conventional psychotherapy, while others may opt for a different approach via natural treatments. This is very close to what my dad would explain what I experience, but mainly in depressive and psychotic symptoms. I have Organic Mood Disorder due to a rare epileptic disorder. I believe I may have been manic at times, but also defined by personality characteristics from those who have had an influence at some point in my life. This may not be exactly who I am usually, though when I am not doing well, I tend to be more laid back and unusual then the rest of the group, particularly here in asd. Maybe you have been keeping up with the group

from time to time, perhaps you could join in. I would suggest continuing the present route, perhaps with a different antidepressant combination of norephineprine and serotonin, non-designated for Manic Depression (a personal preference). Those my doctors like specifically are Imiprimine / Pamalar and thing like Paxil or Lexapro would also be appropriate, in combination with a mood stabilizer, such as Trileptal and a small amount of neuroleptic. It generally takes a long period of time to become stabilized, with some trial and error. I also tend to do well on some of the older Tryciclic antidepressants. Hope that this is helpful, thanks for contributing to the group.