What is Manic Depression Symptoms

Depression is a condition of low mood and aversion to the activities of a person’s that affect his or her thoughts, behavior, feelings and sense of well being. Depressed people may feel anxious, sad, worried, hopeless, helpless, empty, guilty, worthless, empty or restless.

Manic depression is also known as bipolar disorder and is a chronic, recurring condition. Manic depression is classified as a type of mood disorder or affective disorder that goes beyond the day's ordinary ups and down. It is a serious medical condition and important health concern all over the world.   

The term “manic depressive psychosis” was founded by German Psychiatrist Kraeplin. Manic depression was first appeared in the psychiatric diagnostic in 1952. It was replaced by the term Bipolar in 1957.

Symptoms of manic depression

Though less common than other types of depression this involves cycles of depression and elation. A man or a woman can be identified easily if he or she exhibits manic depression symptoms. One of the most significant manic depression symptoms is, the individual has an alternating pattern of emotional highs and lows  conditions which vary in intensity depending upon whether it a mild or  a severe condition.  Others important symptoms of manic depression are including –

Euphoria

Euphoria is one of the symptoms of manic depression. It is generally considered to be an exaggerated physical and psychological state. But sometimes it is induced by the use of psychoactive drugs and it is not a typically achieved during the normal course of human experience. Some natural behaviors, such as activities resulting in orgasm, love or the triumph of an athlete can include brief states of euphoria.

Depression

It is a state of abnormally low mood, arousal and energy levels. It is presented for at least two weeks and drastically impairs the manic depressive's ability to function.

Inflated self-esteem

Self-esteem is a term used in psychology to be reflected a person’s overall emotional evaluation of his or her own worthiness. It is a judgment of oneself and an attitude toward the self. It is also known as the evaluative dimension of the self that is including feelings of prides, worthiness and discouragement.

Aggressive behavior

Aggressive behavior is a reactionary and impulsive behavior that often results in breaking household rules or the law, aggressive behavior is one of the important symptoms of manic depression. Aggressions can a problem for children with both normal development and those with psychosocial disturbances.

Agitation or irritation

Agitated depression is a symptom of manic depression. It is a condition with a number of easy to recognize symptoms.

As for symptoms the person with agitated depression is less likely to be seemed melancholy and others more like to be highly irritable or disturbed.

Besides these symptoms, it has some other symptoms including-

• Decreased appetite or weight loss, overeating and weight gain.
• Difficulty remembering, concentrating and making decisions
• Decreased energy being ‘slowed down’
• Feelings of guilt, worthlessness and helplessness
• Early awakening or oversleeping

Whatever, it is important to know that, the manic depression is not a hurdle to having a happy and productive life.

To mention a few changes in your lifestyle and appropriate medical guidance you can remove manic depression issues.