Manic Depression: Some Significant Facts

Manic depression, better known as the bipolar disorder is characterized by immense emotional changes as well as mood changes. It is worth noting that the mood swifts observed in this particular depression range from manic highs at one moment and extremely depressive lows at the other moment. Blame it on the stressful lifestyle, the recent survey has revealed that more than 3 million people all across the globe have been affected by manic depression. The early signs of this condition are observed between the age group of 13 to early twenties. However, owing to the complexity of this disorder, the doctors sometimes fail to diagnose the same at such an early age.

Furthermore, in the outbreak of the disorder, Bipolar 1, the patients usually experience high of the entire manic cycle. This state of being represents euphoria or extreme happiness. On the other hand, Bipolar II characterizes extreme depressive state of mind which signifies the low of the manic depression cycle. As per this cycle, the symptoms of both depression and elation repeat alternatively at least 4 times in 12 months. However, in case of ultra rapid cycling, the patients experience more alterations between highs and lows within a short period of 24 hours.