Some Common Manic Depression Symptoms
Depression is a very serious condition.
If left untreated, a person can stop caring not only about work
or school but can withdraw completely from the world around
them, make dangerous decisions, and can even have suicidal
thoughts. In fact, a manic depressive illness is something that
can isolate a person because they push so many of their friends
and family members away. This is why treatment is so important.
If you know which manic depression symptoms to look for in
yourself or your family, you will be that much closer to
finding the treatment you need. In time, your symptoms will
lessen, and you will be able to lead a more productive and full
life. The following are just some of the many symptoms of manic
depression to look for.
Lack of Focus
Folks with symptoms of manic depression often can not focus
on things for very long. Their minds are moving so fast that
they move from idea to idea and may not even be able to hold a
conversation or stay on topic because of this. Sitting in one
place may be hard, and reading a book or listening to a lecture
or concert can be nearly impossible. This lack of focus is a
common symptom of manic depression. This lack of concentration
can be difficult when a person is expected to perform in
professional or official settings like one's job or at
school.
Impulsive Behavior
Lastly, a common symptom of manic depression is impulsive
behavior. One minute a person could be sitting in their bedroom
eating nachos, and the next, they could be booking a trip to
Italy, hopping into the car for an all-night road trip, or
could shave their head. Folks who are manic depressive can not
control such urges and often go with them as soon as they come
into their minds. Thus, if you think someone you love has this
condition, it pays to consider how and when they make
decisions.
Extreme Highs and Lows
One of the most common symptoms of manic depression is
moving from mood to mood very fast. People can be happy and
laughing one minute and glum and down the next. These shifts in
mood are often unexpected and can be quite intense. Thus, if
you never know if one of your friends, family members or
coworkers will be in a good or bad mood and are wary of them
because their mood shifts so fast, then you may be dealing with
symptoms of manic depression.
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