Manic Depression
By Gary Ng
Manic is another name for Bi-Polar. When an individuals mood swings are very irregular with sudden changes from good to bad this is commonly associated with being Bi-Polar. It is just another in the many forms of depression. Manic is not the same as just being sad or upset for over something in particular. Manic is more serious than that. The diagnosis of being Bi-Polar is just another stage of the disease of depression. Millions of people in the United States are diagnosed with Manic every year. Typically, some type of yearly affects around 17 million Americans. The draw back is that only a third of the potentially affected will ever seek medical assistance or get some type of diagnosis. If you do not look for help than it is very hard to find a cure. Many Americans are hesitant to confront a disease that is categorized as a mental illness. They do not want to be stereotyped as one who must be out of their mind. Diseases that affect the brain have always been very complicated. It is hard to shake the stigma that comes with the diagnosis. However, as with any form of depression, the affliction does not make you less a person. It does not mean that you are a nut case. It means you have an illness like any other. It can be treated. First it has to be identified. The causes of all forms of are still being examined in the

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medical profession. It has been shown that can be brought on by many possibilities. It is known that biological, genetic, and environmental factors have to be taken into consideration. We know that it seems to be caused by a chemical imbalance on the brain. We also know that stress can play a major role in the advent of depression. Every day we confront events in life that cause us stress. It can be problems at work, in our relationships with those we love or facing the reality of trying to survive week to week. does not play favorites. It can affect the rich and the poor. It is not racist. No color or nationality is free from this illness. The symptoms for all forms of are quite similar. The frequent change in personality, the mood swings that go up and then goes down. The advent of sleeplessness is another sign of depression. The feeling of helplessness, hopelessness and Desperation. When your ability to function properly at work and at play becomes ever apparent then the possibility of is real. There is hope for sufferers. You can find help. There are medicines both prescribed and natural that can offer a cure. There are also medical professionals that can help your illness through 'talk therapy'. There are also many support groups that will help you deal with the disease. The first step in the cure is seeking the assistance.
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