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1. frogsareace Said,

   i think that it is harder to diagnose than you think…..they obviously don't (yer family) know about manic depressionReferences :

2. the_only_solorose Said,

   manic depression, also known as bipolar disorder, requires a psychiatric evaluation and that requires a psychiatrist. General practitioners are not equipped or trained in the finer skills of psychiatry, they are lucky if they got a semester in school. So, if you are concerned, see a psychiatrist.References : RN

3. fivetoze Said,

   manic depression is well, obsession, to the exclusion of all others, and all other requirements.. you become obsessive. and cant see outside the pen tube you view the world thru.References :

4. dave h Said,

   anxiety and manic depression stem from the same roots. Some doctors are unsympathetic to depressive illnesses.
   BUT
   you can ask to see another doctor. You certainly have a right to a second opinion.References :

5. Daughter of Jerusalem Said,

   There are plenty of web sites that can help. Click onto Google and just type in 'manic depression'. Check out the symptoms and see if yours line up. If they do, then turn to God and ask Him to help you and He will. He loves you, and the Bible said that His Son Jesus Christ died to set the captives free. Any one with manic depression will tell you that they feel as though they're in captivity. God bless.References :

6. mandy s Said,

   Ask to see another doctor and get their opinion.

   If they agree with your doctor then your family needs to stop telling you that you are because they're wrong.References :

7. Joshua Said,

   Manic depression is a term synonomous with Bipolar Disorder, a mood disorder characterized by a cycling of manic highs and deep depression, althout the symptomology of Bipolar disorder encompasses other issues, and can occur with psychotic features.

   There are a lot of online screenings, which test the symptoms you have against the diagnostic tools that a psychiatrist would use, but the only true way to get a diagnosis is to schedule a consult with one of those psychiatrists. Many different mental illnesses have symptoms which are similar, so misdiagnosis can occur. A psychiatrist, particularly one with a specialty in your age group/sex, can best evaluate your symptoms, and, just as importantly, discuss treatment options.References :

8. cleeps Said,

   Does the label really matter? If you are being treated for anxiety and it isn't working, then you need a new treatment.

   You should 1) see a psychiatrist or psychologist about getting a better diagnosis 2) see a therapist regularily– you can't be "cured" through medication alone …

   If your family is refering to mood swings, it is still not necessarily bipolar disorder. Many problems have mood swings as symptoms. You really need a more informed diagnosis.References :

9. StonerChick Said,

   My mom has manic depression. It is where you're either extremely high, or extremely low, with not much emotion in between. The mood swings usually range from days, to weeks to months of feeling one particular way, either manic or depressed. (even though the depression seems to last longer from my experience) You need a good psychologist to help diagnose this problem. There's many out there that don't even really know all there is to know about that disease, so choose a Dr. wisely. Hopefully it is just anxiety, because manic depression can be a very hard disease to live with, if not treated, and if you're not fully aware of all the symptoms. Read up on it. There's a lotta info on the Internet. I had to do a paper once on it, that's where I got all my info. It's an extremely hard thing to describe, but I hope I helped you out some. Good luck!References :

10. owain2006 Said,

    Hi,

    I suffer from maniac depression, it can manifest as a series of mood swings, from being on top of the world one day to almost suicidal.

    It is very difficult to get a GP to diagnose this condition, he will have to refer you to a specialist. The NHS has a severe waiting list, there is even a waiting list to get on the waiting list. The first step is an assesment by a mental health board who then decide if you merit inclusion on the NHS waiting list.

    I was only diagnosed after I made a suicide attempt and was sectioned.

    Good luck and remember it can be beaten.References :

11. old_but_still_a_child Said,

    Well, the Dr is better qualified to know, but that's not always the be-all and end-all, everyone makes mistakes. Manic Depression is characterised by periods of elation whereby the individual is euphoric and implusive. When manic, individuals believe they are infallible, and will do bizarre things such as smoke sixty cigarettes simultaneously, or implusively invest their life savings in some utterly inexplicable business that would never work, especially with no foreplanning. There are also periods of very low mood and depression, whereby the individual experiences almost exactly opposite emotions than when manic. It is also known as biploar disorder, and mania is treated with Lithium.

    Of course this is not a label easily given, because it comes with both a stigma, and a very strong drug! If the Dr says you are suffering from anxiety, either he is inexperienced in the field of mental health, or your symptoms are far from that of a manic depressive. Are you sure your family are aware of what manic depression IS?References :

12. iain Said,

    Manic depression is a bi-polar disorder which is sometimes
    diagnosed as Schizophrenia. Only a Doctor can help you so
    please make an appointment since there is medication for this
    disorder that must be prescribed. Get the correct diagnosis
    first and the best of luck to you.References :

13. Mr E. Said,

    Manic depression is like a rollercoaster, when you're up, you're up, and when you're down you're down.

    It's periods of feeling lousy,no energy and despair, and then when the manic stage sets in then nothing is impossible and you feel elated and ready to take on the world.

    The diagnosis can only be made by psychiatric evaluation.References :

14. maria t Said,

    bipolar manic depression includes highs and lows, sufferers often show manic over-zealous behaviour at times, and then extreme lows, unipolar manic depression is just the lows without the mania, and hypomania is a mania without the low periods.

    a good guide on manic depression on the mind website:

    http://www.mind.org.uk/Information/Booklets/Understanding/Understanding+manic+depression.htm#manicReferences :

15. piafskye Said,

    As other people have said, what people think is a mania or depressive illness is usually wrong. It is often also age related. When young adults behave manically it is usually because hormones that would kill an adult are raging around in their system and eventually they stabilise but until they do violent mood swings will happen. If this continues after 18 then it may well be an illness but only if the mood swings are dangerous, putting the person concerned at risk or other people. Despite what some people here have said most GP's are quite good about understanding what is an illness and what is not. Advice would be try and put to one side what family etc say unless any of them are trained in Mental Health the chances are good they do not know whereof they speak. If you think your behaviour can be manic at times then try again with the GP but if, ignoring the pressure from your family you don't think you are then go with the anxiety thing and try a find ways of relaxing, talk to friends who will not judge you as others have done. Almost all people who think they are Bi-Polar are not. Remember that mood swings at different times are actually quite normal. Good Luck, let us know how you get on.References : The Philosophy In Action Foundation

16. amber_xx66 Said,

    Ask your computer just type in Manic Depression and it should come up with something,as i did it the other day,and it gave out what to look for and how to seek help,good luckReferences :

17. meltdown Said,

    Ask yourself, How much does this affect my life? forget about the diagnosis for the present, because whatever it is, if it is affecting you greatly then you need help of some kind. Anxiety is a problem which can seriously affect your function in day to day life, I have heard of people having aural hallucinations the works. Perhaps you would be better accepting what the doctor says at present and asking for further help. He may then refer you to your local mental health unit who will assess you and if necessary provide help support and treatment for whatever it is. The important thing here is you feel you have a problem. Good Luck.References :

18. Ellz Said,

    I would love to know dat question ma self and i am only 13.References :

19. Brittany P_15 Said,

    You need to see a psychiatrist to get an accurate diagnosis.
    It's very severe depression and the person who has that sometimes doesn't no the difference between reality and a dream, But not in all cases. You can go from being happy and hyper and then suddenly breakdown crying.References :

20. CHRIS S Said,

    ask your gp to refer you to see a clinical psychologistReferences :