Depression
Depression a very common mental illness and it effects nearly 10% of the population each year.
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I found that with depression, one of the most important things you could realise is that you're not alone.
-Dwayne Johnson |
do I have depression? The signs of depression
- Feelings of sadness, tearfulness, emptiness or hopelessness.
- Angry outbursts, irritability or frustration, even over small matters.
- Loss of interest or pleasure in most or all normal activities, such as sex, hobbies or sports.
- Sleep disturbances, including insomnia or sleeping too much.
bipolar disorder |
Bipolar disorder can have all of the symptoms of depression but also has some degree of mania.
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At times, being bipolar can be an all-consuming challenge, requiring a lot of stamina and even more courage, so if you’re living with this illness and functioning at all, it’s something to be proud of, not ashamed of.
-Carrie Fisher |
Symptoms of mania in bipolar disorder
- Abnormally upbeat, jumpy or wired.
- Increased activity, energy or agitation.
- Exaggerated sense of well-being and self-confidence (euphoria)
- Decreased need for sleep.
- Unusual talkativeness.
- Racing thoughts.
- Distractibility.
Struggling with depression or bipolar? |