Manic depression, which is also referred to as bipolar disease is a form of depression that involves alternating mood swings that ranges from a high point that is called mania to the lowest point called depression. The reason why manic depression is also referred to as bipolar disease is because of the mood swings that changes from the high pole all the way to the low pole. In some cases people who suffer from bipolar disease will experience rapid mood swings and it is common that a person who suffer from manic depression will experience this form of mood swings in the same rate as the person suffering from bipolar disease.
Unipolar depression is a form of depression that is more severe and is also referred to as clinical depression. It also goes by the term major-depression disorder and is a form of depression with severe and disabling effects. Depression in general affects more women than men. Unipolar depression causes a person to lose interest in many activities and he/she will also feel unhappy most of the times. In addition, this form of depression also affects normal activities such as sleeping and eating and is a chronic disease that recurs at least once in a person’s life.
Unipolar Depression and Normal depression difference - Unipolar depression can be recognized by the following things. Loss of appetite or eating too much, the feeling of guilt without any reason, not able to concentrate or think in a clear manner, sudden changes in eating habits.
Heart Disease and Depression - The people being depressed are at a greater risk of getting heart attacks and strokes. The ACS (Acute Coronary Syndrome) is stressful physiologically as well as psychologically. |
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