Bipolar disorder is a mental illness characterized by an alternating pattern of emotional highs (mania) and lows (depression). By understanding the symptoms of an episode, you can take action quickly and take control of it in the midst of it. It is easy to spot what we consider typical depression symptoms: crying, sadness, restlessness, brain fog, insomnia, decreased energy, lack of interest, paralysis, fatigue, and a general sense that life is essentially not worth living. These feelings come on rapidly decrease over time, but if left unchecked they can have disastrous effects. Let's examine the symptoms of mania and depression. Bipolar disorder and symptoms can often co-occur. When one type of mood disorder is present another can frequently take its form. When feeling particularly irritable or restless, you might find yourself unable to sleep. Insomnia is a common companion. Similarly, mood swings are often accompanied by insomnia, which can make it difficult to fall asleep or st...
Symptoms of depression in men are much more common than most people believe. Because of their more sensitive nature, men need to be treated very carefully. This is a particularly sensitive area of treatment because men are typically not as open about their emotions as women are. While postpartum depression (PPD) is often considered just a women's issue, postpartum depression (PPD) in men is also something that needs to be addressed. The symptoms of depression in men that pollack identifies are somewhat similar to those found in women. When depressed, a man will typically have less energy, find themselves feeling less interested in life than they once did, will find that they are easily agitated, and will have trouble making friends and forming relationships. Men also tend to have higher levels of sadness than women do, though they don't have the same pessimistic outlook on life that women do. While postpartum depression can occur after childbirth, it rarely occurs before menopa...