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      • International Bipolar Foundation
        International Bipolar Foundation has answered a question
        On Oct 11, 2018

        What is chronic depression?

        Starting at the most mild end of the spectrum, chronic depression, or dysthymia, generally emerges as a low mood that depresses an individual’s frame of mind over a consistent and extended pe...

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      • International Bipolar Foundation
        International Bipolar Foundation has answered a question
        On Oct 10, 2018

        What is situational depression?

        A death, natural disaster or other traumatic event can send anyone—adult, teen, child—into such a spiral of despair, the brain cannot work its way out again. Studies show that 40 percen...

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      • International Bipolar Foundation
        International Bipolar Foundation has answered a question
        On Oct 10, 2018

        Can bipolar depression be prevented?

        Bipolar disorder can't be prevented, but deep brain stimulation can help treat the disorder. In deep brain stimulation, microelectrodes are inserted into a very specific nest of cells in the br...

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      • International Bipolar Foundation
        International Bipolar Foundation has answered a question
        On Oct 10, 2018

        Can bipolar depression be prevented?

        There is no cure or prevention that does not require ongoing treatment. However, many people do very well on mood stabilizing medications and may go for decades with few symptoms. Often it takes tr...

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      • International Bipolar Foundation
        International Bipolar Foundation has answered a question
        On Oct 02, 2018

        What types of psychotherapy can help treat depression?

        Where medication targets mood, talk therapy targets behavior. Studies have proved that therapy can be quite effective. In fact, therapy has brought some out of depression without the help of medica...

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      • International Bipolar Foundation
        International Bipolar Foundation has answered a question
        On Sep 24, 2018

        How can depression be treated?

        In transcranial magnetic stimulation (TCMS) or repetitive transcranial magnetic stimulation (rTMS), a series of magnetic pulses are applied to precise brain areas. The treatment has been approved b...

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      • International Bipolar Foundation
        International Bipolar Foundation has answered a question
        On Aug 13, 2018

        How do medications treat depression?

          Most people treated for depression with medication and therapy respond well. In fact, a significant number need only take medication for a year or less. While in decades past, some resisted...

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      • International Bipolar Foundation
        International Bipolar Foundation has answered a question
        On Aug 07, 2018

        What is the relationship between bipolar disorder and insomnia?

        In hypomania (and in mania) the principle difference is that the person who is experiencing hypomania experiences a decreased need for sleep. The person remains energized and not fatigued despite n...

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      • International Bipolar Foundation
        International Bipolar Foundation has answered a question
        On Aug 02, 2018

        What are the symptoms of depression in bipolar disorder?

        The symptoms of depression or a depressive episode in bipolar disorder include: frequent sadness, tearfulness, crying or persistent irritability a decrease in interest in activities that used...

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      • International Bipolar Foundation
        International Bipolar Foundation has answered a question
        On Aug 02, 2018

        How common is depression in people with post-traumatic stress disorder?

        Depression is commonly found in people diagnosed with post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD). According to the National Institute of Mental Health, depression occurred in 40% of PTSD patients one to...

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      • International Bipolar Foundation
        International Bipolar Foundation has answered a question
        On Aug 02, 2018

        Is St. John's Wort effective in treating depression?

        With such an awful name, it can be a surprise to find St. John's wort is actually a flower (hypericum perforatum) filled with, some say, mood-altering chemicals. Some studies have shown it to b...

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      • International Bipolar Foundation
        International Bipolar Foundation has answered a question
        On Aug 02, 2018

        Can omega-3 fatty acids help with depression?

        Omega-3 fatty acid, actually an oil, occurs throughout the body. Due to some promising research, Omega-3s are being studied across the world today. Research subjects battling depression impro...

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      • International Bipolar Foundation
        International Bipolar Foundation has answered a question
        On Jun 15, 2018

        What are the benefits of regular exercise?

        The health benefits of regular exercise and physical activity are too numerous to ignore. With exercise, you can have fun, reap health benefits and feel better. Exercise helps control weight. Extr...

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      • International Bipolar Foundation
        International Bipolar Foundation has answered a question
        On Jun 06, 2018

        Can I have a healthy pregnancy if I am being treated for bipolar disorder?

        During your pregnancy, you must work closely with your psychiatrist and obstetrician. This risk of injury to the fetus due to medications must be weighed against the risk of a relapse in the illnes...

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      • International Bipolar Foundation
        International Bipolar Foundation has answered a question
        On Mar 07, 2018

        What causes depression?

        Decades of strict research have confirmed that depression results from a chemical imbalance in the brain. Often, this imbalance can be treated and rectified. It has nothing to do with charact...

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