What is the difference between major depression and the bipolar
disorder? Can a mood disorder be inherited or caused by a certain
thing? ESSENTIAL QUESTIONS
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Mood disorders refer to a category of mental health problems
which include all types of depression and bipolar disorder.
Sometimes called affective disorders. More difficult to diagnose
mood disorders in children, especially since children arent always
able to express how they feel. At any age, mood disorders put
individuals at risk for other conditions that may last awhile after
an episode of depression being resolved. WHAT ARE MOOD
DISORDERS?
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Arent well known Chemicals in the brain called endorphins that
are responsible for positive moods Other chemicals in the brain
called neurotransmitters, regulate endorphins Depression is more
likely causes by a chemical imbalance in the brain Some disorders
are considered to be multifactorially inherited (meaning many
factors are involved) The factors produce a trait/condition that
are usually genetic and environmental One gender is affected more
than the other CAUSES
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Feelings of sadness Feeling hopeless or helpless Having low
self-esteem Excessive guilt Suicidal thoughts or attempts Loss of
interest in daily activities Difficulty with relationships Insomnia
or hypersomnia Decreased energy Changes in appetite or weight
Hypersensitivity to failure or rejection Irritability, hostility,
or aggression SYMPTOMS
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Major depression- 2 week period of a depressed mood along with
other signs of a mood disorder Bipolar disorder (Manic depression)-
At least one episode of a depressed or irritable mood for at least
2 years Dysthymia (dysthymic disorder)- A chronic, low-grade,
depressed, or irritable mood for at least two years Mood disorder
due to a general medical condition- Many medical illnesses can
trigger symptoms of depression Substance induced mood disorder-
Symptoms of depression that are due to the effects of medication,
drug abuse, alcohol abuse, or other forms of treatment. DIFFERENT
TYPES OF MOOD DISORDERS
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Major depression is also known as clinical depression, it is a
state of excessive depressive symptoms. With MD it is difficult to
work, study, sleep, eat, and enjoy friends and activities. Some
have clinical depression once in their life, others have it several
times in a lifetime. Seems to occur from one generation to the next
in some families Also can affect someone with no family history of
the illness MAJOR DEPRESSION
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Loss of energy almost every day Feelings of worthlessness or
guilt often Insomnia or hypersomnia Loss of interest in daily
activities Restlessness or feeling slowed down Recurring thoughts
of suicide or death Significant weight loss or gain Change in
appetite SYMPTOMS
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Depression treatments arent always affective. Two-thirds of
people with depression arent always helped by the first treatment,
up to a third dont even respond to several attempts of treatment
MAJOR DEPRESSION TREATMENT
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Simplify Your Life: Take it easy and set reasonable goals for
yourself. Write in a Journal: Part of treatment, may help improve
moods by allowing you to express your emotions with writing. Dont
Become Isolated: Try to get involved in social activities and get
together with friends or family regularly. Take Care of Yourself:
Eat healthy, be active, and get plenty of sleep Dont Make Important
Decisions When Down: Since youre not thinking clearly avoid making
big decisions when youre feeling depressed HOW TO COPE
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Bipolar disorder is a brain disorder that causes unusual swifts
in mood, energy, activity levels, and the ability to do everyday
tasks. Can be treated (Has medication) Two types: Bipolar disorder
1 and 2 BIPOLAR DISORDER
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Bipolar Disorder 1 Characterized by one or more manic episodes
or mixed episodes and one or more major depressive episodes. Most
severe form of the illness marked by extreme manic episodes.
Bipolar Disorder 2 Characterized by one or more manic episodes or
mixed emotions and one more major depressive episodes. The highs in
bipolar disorder 2 are not as high as those in bipolar 1. TWO TYPES
OF BIPOLAR DISORDERS
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Feeling hopeless, sad, or empty Irritability Unable to
experience pleasure Loss of energy Appetite or weight changes Sleep
problems Memory problems Feelings of worthlessness or guilt Thought
of death or suicide SYMPTOMS
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Be Patient: Dont expect to be cured right away, have patience
towards treatment process and it will take time to find a program
that works with you. Communicate With Your Treatment Provider: Your
treatment program with change overtime so keep close contact with
your doctor/therapist, also be honest with your provider about your
symptoms and medication side effects. Take Medication as
Instructed: Follow instructions and take it correctly. Dont skip or
change your dose without talking to your doctor. TIPS TO BE
SUCCESSFUL WITH TREATMENT
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Become An Expert: Learn about your disorder and all you can
about the medications. Keep up with current research and treatment
options. Engage in Your Treatment: The relationship with your
health care provider is key to the successful management of your
disorder, you must build trust and a strong line of communication.
Fin Support: Emotional support from other with disorder is an
important part of recovery, its helpful to share thoughts, fears,
and questions with others with the same illness. Get Healthy:
Maintain a well balanced diet, exercise regularly, and get plenty
of sleep. HOW TO COPE
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Changes in mood Affects social life Reckless behavior and
suicide Symptoms: Loss of energy Feelings worthlessness or guilt
Insomnia or hypersomnia Thought about death or suicide SIMILARITIES
(MD&BD)
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The bipolar disorder includes mania and depression but
depression doesnt include mania People with the bipolar disorder
switch between episodes of depression and episodes of mania. People
with depression only experience depression while people with the
bipolar disorder experiences different episodes. DIFFERENCES
(MD&BD)
