My daughter was diagnosed as being Bi Polar. I know nothing about it. She says her minds races with her thoughts all day and night. Especially at night, and she has trouble sleeping. She won't let the doctor put her on medication. I just want to know more about it to help and and help myself.
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I am bipolar. Manic Depressive and Bipolar are all the same/ the manic is a phase bipolars go through. The spelling of this is important: manic/depressive is Bipolar. You are high, manic, one moment; and depressed the next. Her thoughts do race at night, so does mine, and I do have a hard time sleeping at night, even with medication.
But she is not doing herself any favors by not taking medication., The medication doesn't make it all go away, but does help us to not be manic. After a manic episode, you are depressed, on the bottom of life, and this is when bipolars tends to think of suicide. The manic episodes are what causes the depressive side, and so the doctors try to control the manics by giving us a mood stabilizer, which is usually a seizure med. We also need an antidepressant as well to curb the depression. However, Lithium works very well for most, because that is what bipolar doesn't have in their brains, and this is what controls the mood swings. But some people are unable to take it, as it is a salt.
I think they are the same thing
Fundamentally, they are the same thing. Bipolar is just the newer name for it. She needs to get on medication and into therapy. That's the only useful treatment for bipolar people because it is a chemical imbalance in the brain. Medication is the only way to level that out. Try going to www.dbsalliance.com to learn more, and maybe find a support group in your area.
I think they are essentially the same thing, and take it by your question that she is an adult. You should encourage her to get on medication. It really is the only thing that will help.
Yes bi polar is the new term for manic depression. There is a lady with the illness who wrote a book about it for families of sufferers and the sufferers themselves.
Bipolar Disorder and Manic Depression are the same thing. The person with this condition cycles between periods of mania and depression. During the manic phase the person is hyperactive, can be obsessed with thoughts or activities, and can have trouble sleeping. Then the person cycles into the depressive phase where they tend to "crash" into what is sometimes a deep depression. Everyone is different, some people have mild cycles, but others can cycle frequently and intensely, going between intense manic hyperactive episodes and severe depression when the mania gives way. Persons with bipolar disorder really need to be on mood stabilizing medications that can lessen the contrast between these two cycles. The biggest problem is that when persons are in the manic phase, they often enjoy the way they feel or feel like there is nothing wrong and will not take their medication. Good luck with your daughter. I would do some web searches on bipolar disorder and try to get as much information as you can.
okay its like this: bipolar is the medical term for manic depression and it has kinds. there is bipolar i, bipolar ii, and cyclothymia. bipolar i is characterized by more manic episodes and frequent depressive episodes. bipolar ii is characterized by at least one hypomanic episode and a depressive episode. cyclothymia or cyclothymic disorder is characterized by a numerous hypomanic episodes with depressive episodes but the depressive episode is nothing major. treatment is usually through pills-mood stabilizers or anti-depressants. seeing your psychiatrist or psychologist also helps a lot. and any substances with caffeine, such as colas and chocolates, aren't really advised for those who are bipolar as it may increase manic episodes.
They are the same thing, manic depression was the old name for it, that is no longer used.
unfortunately, the only treatment (apart from shock therapy) is medication. Because it is due to a hormone inbalance, therapy doesnt really work. Medication is your best bet. you need to explain to her that the medication will make it easier for her to sleep and will make her feel better...
unforntunately a lot of people with mental illnesses dont think theres anything wrong with them or that they dont need to take medication- having been there i can tell you it is sooo important...
good luck
They are the same illness. Bipolar disorder is described as Manic Depressive Disorder. It is known for causing people to have mood swings-from depressed, to becoming "manic" doing things that are out of character-they can be racing thoughts, going on wild spending sprees , sleeping around, and being able to stay up for days, thinking grandeous thoughts, constantly making plans, and so forth. The depressive stage is just that-feeling way down, feeling there is no hope, sleeping all the time.
Medicine can help with these things. There are some really good ones out there now. She won't get better by herself as this is a chemical disorder. This is about her only option, but there is something called ECT-electro convulsive therapy. She is put to sleep and an electric current is given that releases the chemicals needed to keep her stable. It can be very effective. I know it sounds crazy, but it's not bad.
The best thing to do is make sure she gets onto some kind of therapy-preferably medications. As I stated earlier, there have been lots of improvements in the last few years. There are two main ones being Depakote and Lithium. But, they aren't the only ones used. I am Bipolar too. But, does she know if she is type 1 or type 2? This can make a difference as to the meds she needs to take. Personally, I don't see how she makes it without meds!! I take 2 very good ones-Lamictal and Seroquel-the seroquel will help her with her sleep. I don't know if you can influence over her, but try to get her to take medications and possible cognitive therapy (talk therapy).
For yourself, learn to recognize the signs and remember that whatever she does, she isn't doing them on purpose.
Also, go on the net and do searches, you will find lots of information on bipolar disorder. Here are a few links for you.
http://www.mayoclinic.com/health/bipolar...
http://familydoctor.org/online/famdocen/...
http://www.nami.org/template.cfm?section...
Different names, same illness. "Manic-depression" or "Manic-Depressive Disorder" is the older term for what now is called Bipolar Disorder.
Sounds like she is having problems with the "stigma" of mental illness. Our culture makes people with mental illness feel inadequate.
If she refuses to get help because she is afraid of what people think, maybe you can get her to try herbal remedies or make simple dietary changes that will increase nutritiants and regulate chemicals in her brain/emotions.
She may be willing to try something that she percieves as normal or mainstream, St Johns Wart, Omega 3, and other supplements may help
It's the same thing.Mania is just the state were your mind races.The other state is depression.She has a chemical imbalance.She should go on medicine speaking from experiance.I'm bi-polor and finaly have been on medicine since November 2006.It hels,trust me.
Bipolar and Manic depression is pretty much the same thing ('',) If your daughter has thoughts running through her mind all night then make her talk about these thoughts with you. Dont let her so through this alone
basically, they are the same thing. One minute you can be "high" and you feel like you can take on the world and the next minute your so low, that you feel life is not worth living. It is a vicious roller coaster ride and can be a dangerous one. Please get some information on it and read it.
I am bi-polar. When my daughter went to college she gave me one of her psychology
books to read which had several chapters in it relating to depression. It told me a lot...a hell of a lot more then my doctor or shrink ever told me! Also, living with someone who has bi-polar isn't easy. But if you understand the disease, then you can understand what your daughter is going through. I hope she changes her mind about the medication.
Bi Polar is the more modern name of Manic depressive
I am bi-polar. And manic depressive is the same thing. Just an older slang term. The body cycles through episodes of extereem highs usually followed by "crashes" whe the patient gets very depressed. The highs are GREAT. I feel energized, I get a lot done, I am happy, and easy going. The lows hit hard and are dangerous and very self defeating. Depending on your daughters age I would try to talk her into the idea of medication. It may take some hit and miss but usually when they find the right combination for your specific body it works well. If nothing else, get her into counseling. That helps me almost as much as my meds do sometimes. A therapist/patient relationship takes time to form but it gets very stong and becomes a bond like no other. When I step into my therapists office it is like a no mans land. I am free to say or do anything and no fear of it ever leaving the room. It's like talking to my self but someone is there acting as a sounding board. By the way a therapist doesnt give you answers, they help you find the answers that are lurking just below the surface of your subconscious. The descisions are still all yours.
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