The Two Divisions
Depression was divided into two – during the middle of this century:
• Endogenous: may be caused by the body itself but nobody knows its source and is probably linked to a genetic origin. Bipolar depression falls under this type of depression.
•Neurotic or reactive: depression is caused from outside, like the death of a loved one, losing somebody special and the loss of the only source of income. In 70s and the 80s, the focus changed from “the cause”, to the “effects” of depression on victims.
Nobody knows what causes depression or bipolar depression, but all would agree that:
• It is a syndrome that reflects severe sad, irritable mood which can be classed as abnormal sadness or grief. These feelings of sadness of depression are both intense and takes a long time when compared to the normal ups and downs.
•The characteristics are the presence of negative thoughts, moods, and behaviors and not to mention the physical symptoms like, crying spells, aches in the body, very low energy in both work and sex. Other problems may include eating, weight and sleeping problems.
• Depression increases coronary artery disease, HIV, asthma, and some other diseases. Death rate is alarming with victims of this depressive conditions.
• In the United States alone the huge financial and human costs includes - treatment and other indirect costs, like lost in productivity and absenteeism of workers can be enormous.
Bipolar Depression Symptoms
The unique trait of this illness is, it’s not the outside that is causing the depression, but the brain producing its lows with the feelings of worry, sad, angry, guilt, isolation and hopelessness. This disorder is caused by the brain’s neurotransmitters which can cause sleeping and eating problems and a shift in moods.
Problems of Not Treating Depression
Like most serious diseases, bipolar depression can create problems with those living together, members of the family, close friends, and your boss at work. With family members of those with bipolar depression it can drain out the energy level of family members.
Bipolar Treatment of Bipolar Depression
Please seek medical advice near you if you find that a member of your family or a friend are showing symptoms of bipolar depression like sleeping too much, sad, feelings of helpless, worthless, hopeless with decreased energy and concentration. Early bipolar treatment is essential with this type of mental illness.
