Major Depression

Major depression is when five or more symptoms of depression are present for at least 2 weeks. These symptoms include feeling sad, hopeless, worthless, or pessimistic. In addition, people with major depression often have behavior changes, such as new eating and sleeping patterns. Major depression increases a person’s risk of suicide.

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What are the signs and symptoms of Manic Depression?

Bipolar Disorder Symptoms
Manic warning signs, and how to recognize a manic episode

There are a number of warning signs that someone who is suffering from bipolar disorder is in the midst of having a manic attack. These are as follows:

Mood changes: The sufferer is irritable or excitable, and can become hostile or aggressive if challenged. At [...]