depressive disorder

depressive disorder

Psychiatry Any of a number of conditions characterized by one or more depressive episodes–major DD, depressed mood–dysthymic disorder and adjustment disorder with depressed mood, and those that do not fit the criteria of other conditions–aka, DD not otherwise specified

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Patient discussion about depressive disorder.

Q. What is Bipolar disorder? How is it different from depression/anxiety? How is Bipolar Disorder different from social anxiety & depression? How do you tell the difference?? What are the different symptoms? How is it diagnosed? Is this disorder treated the same way as anxiety & depression?

A. The primary symptoms of bipolar disorder are dramatic and unpredictable mood swings. The illness has two strongly contrasting phases.

In the manic phase:

* Euphoria or irritability
* Excessive talk; racing thoughts
* Inflated self-esteem
* Unusual energy; less need for sleep
* Impulsiveness, a reckless pursuit of gratification -- shopping sprees, impetuous travel, more and sometimes promiscuous sex, high-risk business investments, fast driving
* Hallucinations and or delusions (in cases of bipolar disorder with psychotic features)

In the depressive phase:

* Depressed mood and low self-esteem
* Low energy levels and apathy
* Sadness, loneliness, helplessness, guilt
* Slow speech, fatigue, and poor coordination
* Insomnia or oversleeping
* Suicidal thoughts and feelings
* Poor concentration
* Lack of interest or pleasure in usual activities

Source: WebMd

Q. What's the difference between the depressions of the bipolar disorder and clinical depression? How can I differentiate between the two? Thanks

A. When it persists past several major bouts, it is then called "chronic" and yes, from one who has it, it can go on for many years. You keep hoping that it won't come back but it hits you and you never seem to know why. After many good days, you think its gone and life will be good again and you get hope for getting off the medicine, and then out of no where, whamm, bamm and it knocks you down again, sometimes really down there with your face in the dirt. I just keep taking my medicine, pray alot, and stay away from stressful things.

Q. I have been treated for Bipolar Disorder. I wish to know is there any connection between Depression & Bipolar Hi! I’m Devontae. I was initially treated for depression but now I have been treated for Bipolar Disorder. I wish to know is there any connection between Depression and Bipolar Disorder or the worst state of depression is Bipolar Disorder???

A. a bipolar disorder is a different diagnosis then depression. but in bipolar disorder there are episodes of depression and episodes of mania. so- if you had a depression episode, and it was your first one, there's a good possibility the psychiatrist diagnosed it only as a depression.