What is the difference between depression, bi-polar and compulsive disorder? Are they treatable?

Question

I have depression for three years. I had been taking imperamine for two years with no cure. One week before I started Prozac but I have to terminate it since I couldn't stand it. When I see Yahoo answers I suspect that I have also compulsive disorder. Could you please tell me the difference between them?

Answer 1

Depression is a disinterest in life and a constant sadness the things that used to bring you happiness no longer do and you find you are unable to just pull yourself together without some form of medication or counselling.
Manic depression/bipolar disorder causes a peson to suffer extremely severe high moods followed by extremely low moods.
OCD or obsessive compulsive disorder is a form of ritualistic behaviour that has to be continued every day or everytime you do something depending on obsession eg germs people are known to wash their hands until they are sore before touching anything after touching anything.It is like severe routine but if they are interupted or something is altered in their ritual they can become increasingly anxious or aggressive.
All are treatable with the correct meds and correct therapist or counsellor to suppress symptoms or alter behaviour manic depression cannot be cured only maintained by taking meds to stabilise mood. Depression can be treated depending on level and severity of it it may recur continuosly and with ocd cognitive behavioural therapy is usually successful as it helps change the way your thoughts are processed making you think more positive.
Please do not try and diagnose yourself you must go and see gp and inform him of every symptom you have so he can either correctly diagnose and treat you or refer you to a psychiatrist who will be able to correctly diagnose you and prescribe correct medication for that diagnosis.Being aware you have a problem is the first step to overcoming/fighting that problem. Good luck.

Answer 2

From my possess studying and reviews, - I consider no longer. It's kinda a politically right difference in semantics I consider. I DO understand that there's a Manic Depressed-Depressed and a Manic Depressed - More - on - the UP aspect. I'm the previous. I'm OK, OK, OK, after which I fall. In the DSM guide I don't forget studying a particular breakdown into two stages and signs. Try the DSM. Good good fortune.

Answer 3

Depression is a general feeling of hopelessness, disinterest in activities, usually accompanied by sleep disturbances, and can include episodes of crying without any apparent reason.
Bi-polar disorder is a disorder in which the individual exists on one of two polar opposites all the time. These two polar opposites are very low and very high mental states. The individual goes from being severely depressed to extreme happiness (referred to as "mania" or "manic episodes") both without any apparent reason.
Obcessive-compulsive disorder (OCD) is an anxiety disorder in which an individual has an obcession in the mind that leads to a compulsion in behavior. For people who wash their hands until they bleed the obcession is with germs. They think they can't get the germs off of their hands, which leads them to the compulsion to constantly wash them. I have also seen individuals with OCD who have rituals they must follow down to the letter in order to calm their anxious state of mind.
All three can be controlled with medication, and I believe counseling is necessary when taking meds of this type. Some anti-depressants (Lexapro, Paxil, Zoloft, Effexor) also help treat anxiety disorders like OCD. Bipolar disorder is usually treated with an anti-psychotic drug, and some of these can have permanent side effects. Before taking an anti-psychotic, I would certainly get a second opinion.
Always make sure you research thoroughly via internet, library, etc. on any disorder you are diagnosed with. Knowledge is power.

Answer 4

From my possess studying and studies, - I suppose no longer. It's kinda a politically right difference in semantics I believe. I DO realize that there's a Manic Depressed-Depressed and a Manic Depressed - More - on - the UP part. I'm the previous. I'm OK, OK, OK, after which I fall. In the DSM booklet I do not forget studying a special breakdown into two phases and signs. Try the DSM. Good good fortune.

Answer 5

From my possess reading and experiences, - I think now not. It can be kinda a politically correct trade in semantics I feel. I DO understand that there's a Manic Depressed-Depressed and a Manic Depressed - extra - on - the UP aspect. I'm the former. I am good enough, ok, ok, after which I fall. Within the DSM ebook I don't forget studying a certain breakdown into 2 levels and signs. Are trying the DSM. Just right luck.

Answer 6

I have a child with all 3 and panic dissorder. You need to get good professional help. There are meds but it is a hit or miss situation , so you need to try several before you know what will work. You unfortunately need a psychiatrist who can write the prescriptions versus a psychologist. It costs money and so do the meds. Prozac I doubt would have helped with OC, I don't know but I doubt it. I am on Lexapro for depression and it helps 100 percent with my daily life. Good luck to you.