Symptoms of Manic Depression

Manic Depression is also called bipolar manic depression because people who have this illness show 2 symptoms of manic depression that are mania and depression. The information below will give you the information on the symptoms of manic depression .

Manic depression is a more serious illness compared to clinical depression or ordinary anxiety, the symptoms of manic depression is quite similar but its definitely more serious. If symptoms of manic depression is detected in an individual, it is crucial to seek professional treatment immediately.

Mania is a an experience when a person’s brain goes into a high energy state. Mania is a clear symptom of bipolar manic depression , the person with mania can go into high and low energy state that causes extreme emotions such as panic attacks or extreme happiness.

Here is a list provided by The National Institute of Mental Health listing the symptoms of manic depression.

• Increased energy, activity, and restlessness
• Excessively ‘high,’ overly good, euphoric mood
• Distractibility, can’t concentrate well
• Racing thoughts and talking very fast
• Jumping from one idea to another
• Little sleep needed
• Increased sexual drive
• Spending sprees
• Poor judgment
• Unrealistic beliefs in one’s abilities and powers
• Extreme irritability
• Provocative, intrusive, or aggressive behavior
• Abuse of drugs, particularly cocaine, alcohol, and sleeping medications
• Denial that anything is wrong
• Lasting period of behavior that is different from usual
• Lasting sad, anxious, or empty mood
• Feelings of hopelessness or pessimism
• Feelings of guilt, worthlessness, or helplessness
• Loss of interest or pleasure in activities once enjoyed, including sex
• Decreased energy, a feeling of fatigue or of being “slowed down”
• Difficulty concentrating, remembering, making decisions
• Restlessness or irritability
• Sleeping too much, or can’t sleep
• Change in appetite and / or unintended weight loss or gain
• Chronic pain or persistent bodily symptoms not caused by illness or injury