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Depression is a real, life-altering, debilitating mood disorder that causes a perpetual feeling of doom and sadness. It is marked by fatigue, loss of interest in otherwise enjoyable activities, and persistent thoughts of death and suicide. The person feels unworthy, detached and alone. The treatment for depression does not happen in one day, it is not a quick process. However, there is depression treatment available and because medications alone should not be relied on, the individual does need to take the steps to seek their own treatment for depression. At BPHope.com, they offer their visitors information about the world of bipolar disorder and depression. Even though depression is one side of the bipolar coin, a person with depression does not necessarily have bipolar disorder. It’s important to make the distinction between the two disorders. Treatment for depression and treatment for bipolar depression are two separate issues, and should be discussed with the person’s doctor. BP...

The depression aspect of bipolar disorder is, according to those who suffer from it, the most debilitating and disruptive side. It can dominate people’s lives and steer the course of the person’s illness. When gripped with depression, being an active member of society is nearly impossible. Going to work, attending school, maintaining positive relationships all suffer when someone is wrestling with depression. Not just being an active member of society, but being an active member in one’s own life is heartbreakingly impossible. What is it about depression that makes it so debilitating for a person with bipolar disorder? Well, for one thing, it usually lasts longer than a manic episode. It’s also harsher on the person’s self worth as they have continual thoughts of death and suicide, unworthiness, guilt, fatigue and lack of motivation. This greatly affects the person’s relationships and social interactions. Another aspect about depression is that depressive episodes happen more frequen...

BPHope.com is an inspirational online magazine that is dedicated to helping those who are suffering from the affects of bipolar disorder. Bringing the latest news, educational information and research, BPHope.com strives to empower those who are affected with the disorder including families, caregivers and health care professionals. Usually, as time passes, an individual might wonder, “Could I have bipolar?” But aren’t really sure. It’s important to seek out information on the symptoms, how bipolar differs from chronic depression and what’s involved with taking a bipolar test. A test for bipolar disorder isn’t blood or tissue related. A physical exam is part of a test for bipolar, but the other aspects of the bipolar test include questionnaires and interviews for the friends and the family of the patient, creating and maintaining a mood and sleep pattern chart to be directly compared with the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders, and of course, undergoing a mental he...

Bipolar disorder is marked by extreme mental highs and extreme mental lows. Bipolar signs can sometimes be mistaken for general depression, so it’s important to know all of the signs of bipolar beforehand to be able to convey them to a doctor for a possible diagnosis. Whether you are looking into help for yourself or for a loved one, get to know the signs of bipolar disorder for true-blue accuracy and thorough treatment options. Mania Bipolar Signs include:     Restlessness and impulsivity     Flawed judgment     Being overconfident and unrealistic in one’s own power and ability     Displaying risky behavior such as excessive gambling, impulsive sexual liaisons, spending sprees     Extreme agitation to the point of feeling nervous and twitchy     Talking too quickly to be understood, accompanied by racing thoughts     Feeling super happy or “high” for long periods of time ...