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Depression & Mood Disorders

Depression is a mental state characterized by feelings of sadness, despair and discouragement. Mood disorders represent a loss control over emotional experiences, causing distress. In this forum you can discuss topics on Major Depressive Disorder, Bipolar Disorder, Cyclothymic Disorder and Dysthymic Disorder.

Magnet device to treat depression patients

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The first noninvasive brain stimulator has been approved to treat depression. This device beams magnetic pulses through the skull, triggering small electrical charges that spark brain cells to fire. The therapy named transcranial magnetic stimulation or shortly TMS is not recommended for everyone....

by User avatar Markos

Sudden depression in family

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My family has been losing its money since the last couple of years. We've moved to a much smaller place in a shady neighbourhood. I dropped out of college to work full-time. My 5 year relationship ended and all my friends are getting married. I'm not happy for them which is evil on my part. I'm...

by User avatar Ayesha.n89789

My family is playing with my head, can it aggravate my bipolar even while on medication?

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I have been going through a tough time. My family plays mind games and try to make me out to be the bad guy! I am begining to feel like I'm loosing control, my world is spining. I just dont know! :'(

by User avatar lchristine388351

bipolar disorder do i have it or am i mad

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hi for the last 12 years i have been having a battle with myself in my head and i really want to sort it out. i have been to see many doctors who have said "oh you seem to be a little depressed" but its more than that. I can go from being really happy to really mad in minutes and it scares...

by User avatar kerijsmith389602

depression? do i have it?

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Hello. I have been doing great for a while, but suddenly things have been really hard on me lately. I have been receiving anxiety attacks, getting super tired, feeling guilty and shameful, and now I just want to sleep to shut out the day. I have realized that I have a past that could have lead to my...

by User avatar loveart89270

I am bipolar wanting to know what would be best meds for me?

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I diagnosed with bipolar disorder 3 yrs ago. I am on lithium and wellbutrin as well as levothyroxide and water pills and clonazepam. I have had alot of side effects from the lithium. From weight gain, thyroid prob, water retension, dry mouth, confused and disoriented, muscle ticks, muscle weakness,...

by User avatar lchristine388351

Is a persistent depression a sign of dystimia?

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My mother is 54 years old and entering her menopause. It seems as if her depression has become a lot worse since this is happening and I am afraid that she has some sort of illness. Is a persistent depression a part of dysthymia? What should we have to know about that condition? Thanks…

by User avatar nessa189888241

Does bipolar disorder have to include changing behavior periods?

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I would like some advice regarding my father’s condition. Does bipolar disorder have to include changing behavior periods? I have heard about those behavioral phases but I have to admit that I did not see much of those, at least nothing that drastic. Could he be suffering from something else?

by User avatar asa97590331

Does a strong depression include psychotic elements?

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My mother is 59 years old and she has been suffering from depression for the past ten years, ever since my father died. And the menopause just made the things ten times worse. Beside the physical symptoms, her depression issues become a serious problem. I would like to know if strong depression...

by User avatar edwina107187732

What would be the elements of bipolar disorder?

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Hello, my mother is 57 years old and she has started showing some strange symptoms. It looks like her entire behavior is based on only two moods, depression and some sort of hyper activity. What would be the elements of bipolar disorder? A friend said she might have this type of disorder when I...

by User avatar gerek75687792