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I have suffered with depression on an doff for so many years i dare not count
i am starting to feel i may be a manic depressive
i get on a high and then all at once i hit a low no middle no stopping off point just BANG straight to the bottom some days i feel i can end it when this acures and i hate it this goes on for weeks where i could finsh it, but then all of a sudden
i am great and think what the hell was i thinking wanting to lose everything then it happens again and again
if anyone knows the answer please help

Answer 1

Take the Homeopathic Remedy IGNATIA AMARA in 30 potency thrice a day half hour before meals whenever you feel depressed take it for three days at least or uptil you start feeling that your depression has disappeared and stop taking it then again take it whenever you feel your depression coming on with time it will disappear completely without any side effects or complications.
Take Care and God Bless you !

Answer 2

Many bipolar women experience much much more depressive episodes than manic ones and if you are bipolar you can have the major mood swings you describe. Only a doctor can diagnose your illness.

If you are not seeing a psychiatrist you should make an appointment to see one immediately. You might ask your regular doctor for a recommendation but I think you need more help than a regular doctor can provide.

If you want to connect online with other people who will understand what you are going to and will be supportive, visit the forums at :

http://moodgarden.org

Take care and I hope you seek and get the treatment that you need.

Answer 3

If you've had these mood swings for a long period of time, I'm wondering why you haven't sought medical attention. Yes, you could be manic depressive or have other psychological disorders. You need to address these issues, as the depressive stage can definitely lead to suicidal thoughts. Make an appointment immediately with a psychiatrist. There are different medications that can stabilize your moods and get you to feeling normal again. Good luck and God Bless!

Answer 4

Maybe you're what they call bi-polar. These people get the manic highs followed by suicidal lows. This being the case then you need to talk to your doctor for diagnosis and treatment. Medications are so much better than they once were - but you need to get help - this will not go away by itself and you have to make sure you take the medication daily for it to work. If its that you are high in the summer months and plummet when winter arrives without warning then it could be S.A.D - seasonal affective disorder that yoy have. AGain you need to see a doctor and explain the patterns you have had. My husband has had this for years and recently we found a brilliant doctor who put him on medication and for the first winter in years he has stabalised the problem. I wish you well but urge you to get professional help xxxx

Answer 5

right we will work on the assumption you have been diagnosed by a doctor and have tried medication. just by changing your anti-depressant or changing the time of day you take this can help. There is a test to see if its depression(manic cronic or whatever)or acute anxiety,being wrongly diagnosed in the first step, maybe the problem.You are quite within ethics to ask for a 2nd opinion.Good luck to happy times.

Answer 6

Lesley,

I think it's great that you're reaching out for help, as it's difficult to reach out when you're in a dipressive state. I am not a Dr., but what you describe identifies closely with Biplor Disorder (manic depression).

The good news is that it's treatable, however, it takes a lot of work and patience to get it under control.

First, I would strongly recommend that you see a Psychiatrist that specializes in treating those with Bipolar disorder. You may have to interview a few different Dr's before you become comfortable sharing your situation with someone. Once you're able to find a good Dr. you should work with them to get a firm diagnosis.

The next step is medication management. Bipolar disorder is a very complex neurological condition, where you may need a combination of a few different medications to stablize your moods. In the begining, your Dr. will prescribe low doses of medication, where you won't feel the effects immediately. You'll have to be patient with the medication and trust your Dr. Bringing you up to a theraputic dose of medication slowely will limit the severity of side effects and allow you to acclimate yourself to the meds in a healthy manner. It's also important that you shouldn't fear the side effects, even though this is normal and may be slightly unpleasant, the benefits of the medication far outweigh the potential side effects that come with it. Over time they will pass. As far as your expectations go, you should expect to stabilize your mania and lower the depression in a matter of months. Stay focused on attending therapy regularly, follow your Dr's instructions religiously and share as much as possible.

Lastly, once you've stabilized your mania and minimize your depression, it's recommended to participate in either group or individual psychotherapy (I attend both). You should be able to get a referral from your Dr. for a clinical psychologist that specializes in mood disorders. Through psychotherapy, you'll be able to get a firm understanding on how your feelings have come to fruition, what is real and what is simply a product of your disorder. Additionally, the therapist will help you develop tools in which to deal with your disorder in a healthy way.

It's imperative that you remain active in your treatment with your Dr's, where treating mental disorders requires a tremendous amount of calaboration with your Dr's.

I've gone through this process myself and it was difficult to stay positive through out, however, over time you will feel a positive progression and gradually build strength and restore your "true identity". None of this is your fault and you're not an anomoly as millions of people suffer from Bipolar Disorder.

In the interim, it would be helpful if you spent some time educating yourself about the disorder itself, theraputic remedies, medication and experiences from those afflicted.

Here's a good website to start

www.dbsalliance.org

I hope this helps and that you get well soon!

Answer 7

Have you been diagnosed already? If so go tell your doc. and discuss your meds.

If you've been diagnosed with depression but not mania then you also need to talk to your doc about this.

It is possible to experience hypomania with is like mania but not nearly as extreme.

In full mania, people may go and spend hundreds of pounds on things they don't really want...they can't sit still, on the go all the time, feeling euphoric and many talk continuously sliding from one subject to another. So it may not be full mania that you have.

I would see a doctor as soon as you can.

Best wishes.

Answer 8

yes your doctor does so get to see him right away and 6 months time you'll be looking back and thinking what the hell was that all about. So go on get round there now

Answer 9

You might be suffering from Bipolar Disorder, or recurrent depressive illness, or something much milder. You can definitely get help, all these conditions can be well treated. Go and see your doctor and describe what you are experiencing, no theorising, just what its like. He will probably refer you to a mental health specialist. If so, do take it up.

Answer 10

Go to your doctor, but before you do, write down how you feel at different times and really push for as unambiguous asessment as you can get. Above all, do not accept any presumptious diagnoses (even the ones on this page) they may be correct or they may not be; leave the diagnosis to a specialist to whom you have talked and DO NOT LABEL YOURSELF AS ANYTHING BUT YOURSELF no matter what condition you may be told you have; because I may HAVE a cold but I am NOT a cold.