"The more sedating antidepressants are generally taken at bedtime to help sleep and minimize daytime drowsiness."

"Cognitive/behavioral therapists help patients change the negative styles of thinking and behaving often associated with depression."

Symptoms of Depression and Mania


Not everyone who is depressed or manic experiences every symptom. Some people experience only a few; some people suffer many. The severity of symptoms varies among individuals and also over time.

Depression

* Persistent sad, anxious, or empty mood.
* Feelings of hopelessness or pessimism.
* Feelings of guilt, worthlessness, or helplessness.
* Loss of interest or pleasure in hobbies and activities that were once enjoyable, including sex.
* Decreased energy, fatigue; feeling slowed down.
* Difficulty concentrating, remembering, or making decisions.
* Trouble sleeping, early morning awakening, or oversleeping.
* Changes in appetite and/or weight.
* Thoughts of death or suicide, or suicide attempts.
* Restlessness or irritability.
* Persistent physical symptoms, such as headaches, digestive disorders, and chronic pain that do not respond to routine treatment.

Mania

* Abnormal or excessive elation.
* Unusual irritability.
* Decreased need for sleep.
* Grandiose notions.
* Increased talking.
* Racing thoughts.
* Increased sexual desire.
* Markedly increased energy.
* Poor judgment.
* Inappropriate social behavior.

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"Certain medications as well as some medical conditions such as a viral infection can cause the same symptoms as depression, and the physician should rule out these possibilities through examination, interview, and lab tests."

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