Manic Depression

Title: Manic Depression
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Manic Depression
Manic depression is an illness that affects how people think, feel, and act. These people have really extreme episodes of mania (highs) and depression (lows.) It happens to about 1% of the population, both equally in men and women. When the person is going through a manic episode they have lots of energy, talk fast, jumping from topic to topic. Also, their thoughts are racing, they have a higher self-esteem, and have more enthusiasm. They also …showed first 75 words of 341 total…
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…showed last 75 words of 341 total…causes manic depression, but some doctors say that it may be from imbalances of certain kinds of brain chemicals. Heredity also has a little part to do with it. Manic depression is treatable though. Medication, such as lithium can be given. Counseling can also help the person lead a more normal and productive life. Manic depression is a serious illness but it can be treated, so the person can get back to a healthy lifestyle.

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