Why is it some people do something to perk up and are happy about a week, then severely depressed a week later

Question

They try to act like they're not to everyone else, but they really feel like they want to die till they pull themselves out of it. It happens over and over and over again....

I'll assume this belongs under "Mental Health."

I dont think they were truly happy before, but they were trying their darndest and trying to be more outgoing, trying to look better and feel better, etc.

The person does not have bipolar symptoms. Like I said, they are TRYING to be happy, friendly, do better at life, etc. They feel content in their efforts and optimistic, then it suddenly hits them a week after that it's always the same, notthing will work.

Therapists don't get far with this one coz they want to focus on anxiety or the marriage.

I'm not bipolar people. I never think I'm invincible...LOL. Not making light, just saying, already tried that diagnosis in the past. Have a form of autism though.

Just read the beginning of the article, Sweet Lady, and that's neat. My little fingers' tips are about 2 cm below the line on the ring fingers beside them.

My fingers are very short anyway though. Is there a study on that? :-)

Answer 1

Hi. To get a real answer you need to talk with people who are professional and who you trust. You need safe and good counselling, especially if you are depressed. Your swings from light to dark feelings can be a sign of several things, but two things to remember: (1) you should not suffer in silence but get some support, and, (2) you should not ever think that things are beyond your control. You can find a way to be happy and at peace and that can be in your real life just as you are. Believe me, I was an october girl for a long time, but I am a girl in emotional recovery and I have never felt better! You can too. Be patient, but be smart. Go get some help....

Answer 2

I have bipolar disorder 1. This means that I have periods where I am depressed, almost suicidal and other periods where I think I'm invincible and on top of the world. Bipolar is treated with epilim (sodium valporate) same thing they give to epileptics (to reduce the amount of neuro-activity in the brain), also they give me a mood stabilizer called zyprexa (olanzopine), but this tends to make me a bit depressed, but its good when u r "too happy" or manic (feels like u r hyper-active). Bipolar is a very grey area, but u should see a psychiatrist that can lessen the severity of the symptoms. Help you recognise when an epsiode is coming on either manic or depressive. I'm from Australia and this is a good site http://www.bipolar.com.au/ or http://www.blackdoginstitute.org.au/ or http://www.isitreallydepression.com/mini_c/isitreallydepression/link/depvsbpolar.asp

Answer 3

Depression can cause a person to feel as if they are on a roller coaster. Sometimes they are just so happy, then other times they really do feel like killing themselves. They may be happy for a week, sad the next, or it could be happy an hour and sad the next hour. Everyone is different when it comes to depression.

Depression should be treated by a doctor before it gets any worse.

Answer 4

Maybe one of these numbers can help. You need more than a few lines on a screen.

HELP WITH MENTAL PROBLEMS

Mental Health Info Source 1-800-447-4474 Mental Health Resources and Information

National Institute of Mental Health 1-888-ANXIETY Mental Health Resources and Information

SUICIDE PREVENTION
Suicide & Crisis Hotline [phone] Help for Troubled Teens
National Hope Line Network 1-800-784-2433 Suicide Prevention

Answer 5

Sounds like bipolar disorder or as the docs liek to call it manic Depression.
A person with this condition needs to get medication for it to keep from going to such highs and lows.

Answer 6

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Answer 7

bipolar disorder comes to mind

Answer 8

Bipolar disorder (manic-depressive illness) is characterized by cycling mood changes: severe highs (mania) and lows (depression). Cycles may be predominantly manic or depressive with normal mood between cycles. Mood swings may follow each other very closely, within hours or days, or may be separated by months to years. These "highs" and "lows" may vary in intensity and severity.

When someone is in a manic "high," s/he may be overactive, over talkative, and have a great deal of energy. S/he will switch quickly from one topic to another, as if s/he cannot get thoughts out fast enough; the attention span is often short, and s/he can easily be distracted. Sometimes, the "high" person is irritable or angry and has false or inflated ideas about his/her position or importance in the world. S/he may be very elated, full of grand schemes which might range from business deals to romantic sprees. Often, s/he shows poor judgment in these ventures. Mania, untreated, may worsen to a psychotic state.

Depression will show in a "low" mood, with lack of energy, changes in eating and sleeping patterns, feelings of hopelessness, helplessness, sadness, worthlessness, and guilt, and sometimes thoughts of suicide.

Lithium
The medication used most often over the years to combat a manic "high" is lithium. It is unusual to find mania without a subsequent or preceding period of depression. Lithium evens out mood swings in both directions, so that it is used not just for acute manic attacks or flare-ups of the illness, but also as an ongoing treatment of bipolar disorder.

Lithium will diminish severe manic symptoms in about 5 to 14 days, but it may be anywhere from days to several months until the condition is fully controlled. Antipsychotic medications are sometimes used in the first several days of treatment to control manic symptoms until the lithium begins to take effect. Likewise, antidepressants may be needed in addition to lithium during the depressive phase of bipolar disorder.

Someone may have one episode of bipolar disorder and never have another, or be free of illness for several years. However, for those who have more than one episode, continuing (maintenance) treatment on lithium is usually given serious consideration.

Some people respond well to maintenance treatment and have no further episodes, while others may have moderate mood swings that lessen as treatment continues. Some people may continue to have episodes that are diminished in frequency and severity. Unfortunately, some manic-depressive patients may not be helped at all. Response to treatment with lithium varies, and it cannot be determined beforehand who will or will not respond to treatment.

Regular blood tests are an important part of treatment with lithium. A lithium level must be checked periodically to measure the amount of the drug in the body. If too little is taken, lithium will not be effective. If too much is taken, a variety of side effects may occur. The range between an effective dose and a toxic one is small. A lithium level is routinely checked at the beginning of treatment to determine the best lithium dosage for the patient. Once a person is stable and on maintenance dosage, a lithium level should be checked every few months. How much lithium a person needs to take may vary over time, depending on the severity of the bipolar disorder, body chemistry, and physical condition.

Anything that lowers the level of sodium (table salt is sodium chloride) in the body may cause a lithium buildup and lead to toxicity. Reduced salt intake, heavy sweating, fever, vomiting, or diarrhea may do this. An unusual amount of exercise or a switch to a low-salt diet are examples. It's important to be aware of conditions that lower sodium and to share this information with the doctor. The lithium dosage may have to be adjusted.

When a person first takes lithium, s/he may experience side effects, such as drowsiness, weakness, nausea, vomiting, fatigue, hand tremor, or increased thirst and urination. These usually disappear or subside quickly, although hand tremor may persist. Weight gain may also occur. Dieting will help, but crash diets should be avoided because they may affect the lithium level. Drinking low-calorie or no-calorie beverages will help keep weight down. Kidney changes, accompanied by increased thirst and urination, may develop during treatment. These conditions are generally manageable and are reduced by lowering the dosage. Because lithium may cause the thyroid gland to become underactive (hypothyroidism) or sometimes enlarged (goiter), thyroid function monitoring is a part of the therapy. To restore normal thyroid function, thyroid hormone is given along with lithium.

Because of possible complications, lithium may either not be recommended or may be given with caution when a person has existing thyroid, kidney, or heart disorders, epilepsy, or brain damage. Women of childbearing age should be aware that lithium increases the risk of congenital malformations in babies born to women taking lithium. Special caution should be taken during the first 3 months of pregnancy.

Lithium, when combined with certain other medications, can have unwanted effects. Some diuretics substances that remove water from the body increase the level of lithium and can cause toxicity. Other diuretics, like coffee and tea, can lower the level of lithium. Signs of lithium toxicity may include nausea, vomiting, drowsiness, mental dullness, slurred speech, confusion, dizziness, muscle twitching, irregular heart beat, and blurred vision. A serious lithium overdose can be life-threatening. If you are taking lithium, you should tell all your doctors, including dentists, about all the other medications you are taking.

With regular monitoring, lithium is a safe and effective drug that enables many people, who otherwise would suffer from incapacitating mood swings, to lead normal lives.

Answer 9

maybe theyre bipolar

Answer 10

sorry it is www.priory.com/psych/FP23.pdf
Now u can try this regarding anxiety issues.