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Topic: Manic


In the News (Tue 29 Dec 09)

  
  Manic Depression and Electroshock Therapy Treatment
Manic depression is a mental illness highlighted by alternating episodes of mania and depression and is often characterized by elation and euphoric highs and usually is followed by melancholy and severe hopelessness.
Manic depression tends to run in families and may even be inherited.
The families of manic depressives are forced to deal with the consequences of their loved ones.
www.electroboy.com /manicdepression.htm   (829 words)

  
 Manic Street Preachers - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Politically they are staunch socialists, a stance inflected by their working class upbringing (they grew up during the Miners' strike of the '80s) and evidenced by their often highly politicised lyrics and their actions (they once dedicated an award to Arthur Scargill, leader of the National Union of Mineworkers and later the Socialist Labour Party).
The Manics aesthetic, especially in these early days, also strongly embraced a philosophy of sell out as freedom and liberation, that by exerting absolute freedom of will and by being honest about your past, present and future, mistakes and all, double standards and broken promises were nothing to be ashamed of.
For this reason, the Manics polarised opinion more than any other British rock band before or since, critics hated them for their allegedly superficial glamour, arrogant rock star posturing, aggressive intellectualism as well as a seeming lack of values and, to a certain extent, apathetic nihilism.
en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Manic_Street_Preachers   (2748 words)

  
 Manic-depression
Manic or depressive episodes can be predominant, or the two moods can be mixed.
The cause of manic -depression is unclear but are believed to be multiple and complex, and may involve genetic, biochemical, and psychological factors.
Acute manic phase: This phase is marked by recurrent, distinct episodes of persistently euphoric, expansive, or irritable mood.
www.med-help.net /Manicdepression.html   (778 words)

  
 Manic Depression Symptoms
Manic depression symptoms differ from unipolar depression because manic depression symptoms involve two different cycles of symptoms.
Manic depression symptoms are known also as bipolar disorder and are made up of feelings of extreme unhappiness and mania.
Manic Depression symptoms for the depression cycle of this mood disorder are the same as other major depression symptoms.
www.depression-information.net /manic-depression-symptoms.htm   (422 words)

  
 Manic Depressive Illness - Help is at Hand   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-14)
In manic depressive illness, sufferers experience mood swings that are far beyond what most people ever experience in the course of their lives.
But for someone with manic depression, their depressive feelings will be worse, they will go on for longer and they will make it harder to tackle the daily tasks and problems of living.
At the start of a manic mood swing, the person will appear to be happy, energetic and outward-going, the 'life and soul of the party'.
www.rcpsych.ac.uk /info/help/manicdep/index.asp   (3774 words)

  
 Manic's Dance - for manic depressive and their loved ones...
Manic episodes are characterized by an abnormally elevated and/or irritable moods, grandiosity, sleeplessness, extravagance, and a strong tendency toward irrational judgments.
Manic depression/bipolar disorder, is a mood disorder which occurs equally in both males and females and is frequently found in close relatives of those with the disorder.
Manic's dance forum / message board is dedicated and is for those with bipolar disorder and the loved ones and friends at their sides...
www.mentaljokes.com /manics_dance.html   (552 words)

  
 Manic Depression
Manic Depression is a widespread mental health problem characterized by severe mood swings.
Although the high phase is the most noticeable aspect of manic depression, the low period is the most pervading symptom, casting its dark shadow of despair, guilt, and sense of unworthiness over every facet of the victims life.
Sometimes, people diagnosed as manic depressive do not accept that their behavior is damaging to themselves and those around them.
www.shemayisrael.co.il /chessed/depress.htm   (2318 words)

  
 Gaps Exist in Public's Understanding of Bipolar Disorder   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-14)
These results are especially disturbing because, if left untreated, manic-depressive illness can have a devastating impact, robbing a person of his or her job, friends or family and leading to reckless behavior, including excessive spending and promiscuity.
Manic depression affects more than three million Americans, but only one-third of those affected receive proper treatment.
Thirty-three percent (33%) incorrectly believe manic depression is a more serious form of depression and only 43 percent were able to identify symptoms of mania.
www.planetpsych.com /zPsychology_101/gaps_in_understanding.htm   (1497 words)

  
 Bipolar Disorder (Manic Depression) Symptoms
Special note on counselling and manic depression: Although it is sometimes thought that bipolar disorder is treated solely through psychopharmacological means (i.e., with medication), in fact counselling and psychotherapy play an important and sometimes indispensable part in helping clients living with the disorder.
The Manic Episode is not better accounted for by Schizoaffective Disorder and is not superimposed on Schizophrenia, Schizophreniform Disorder, Delusional Disorder, or Psychotic Disorder Not Otherwise Specified.
The mood episodes in Criteria A and B are not better accounted for by Schizoaffective Disorder and are not superimposed on Schizophrenia, Schizophreniform Disorder, Delusional Disorder, or Psychotic Disorder Not Otherwise Specified.
counsellingresource.com /distress/mood-disorders/manic-depression-symptoms.html   (1152 words)

  
 Children and Bipolar Disorder
This corresponds with survey results of the membership of the National Depressive and Manic Depressive Association (DMDA), which reported the onset of illness during childhood or adolescence in 59 percent of adult respondents (Lish and coworkers).
Manic symptoms are recognized as a barometer of psycho pathology severity in children and adolescents and have been correlated with greater psycho social impairment.
They should be informed of symptoms of manic and depressive episodes and supported in the exploration and identification of symptoms of the index episode and of future symptoms indicative of a recurrence.
www.bipolarhome.org /children.html   (1670 words)

  
 ROMs: Manic Miner '88   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-14)
Beware the Manic Mining Robots and the stationary "nasties" though, and be careful not to let Willy fall from too great a height...
Manic Miner 3 and Manic Miner 5 appear to stick to the rules properly, and so should be safe to use without risk of side-effects.
Manic Miner Room Format document, which was of enormous help to me when converting the game from the Spectrum.
www.zxplus3e.plus.com /z88forever/rom-manicminer.html   (312 words)

  
 BYO Records - Punk Since 1982   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-14)
Manic Hispanic came together in the early-1990's as part of a work release program.
Manic Hispanic take the punk songs that they love but they add a large dose of barrio humor.
Members of Manic Hispanic have been in and are currently in: The Adolescents, Cadillac Tramps, The Grabbers, Punk Rock Karaoke, The X-Members, 22 Jacks, Final Conflict, and Agent Orange.
www.byorecords.com /bandpage.php?band=manichispanic   (138 words)

  
 Manic Depression
Manic depression is a serious medical illness that, left untreated, can be devastating to patients and their families and friends.
It is important that people with symptoms of manic depression seek medical help, either from their primary doctor or from a psychiatrist.
There is no cure for manic depression; however, this challenging illness can be successfully treated so that many patients can return to their normal lives.
www.geocities.com /kricketskorner/manic.html   (1535 words)

  
 Manic Depression, Bipolar Depression, Substance Abuse, Alcoholism
Manic depression is best described as a mental health disorder of the brain that creates unusual changes in a person's mood, energy, and ability to function in everyday life.
Manic depression differs from normal ups and downs that everyone goes through while dealing with everyday life, in that manic depression is severe, affecting work, relationships, school, and can even cause suicide.
Manic depression is a very individualized mental illness, meaning there are many forms of it based on the length and frequency of episodes, or the severity.
www.manic-depression.us   (484 words)

  
 eMedicine Journal - Bipolar Affective Disorder - Manic Depression, Bipolar Disorder : Article by Stephen Soreff, MD
Because the patient's mental status is dependent on his depressed state, eg, hypomanic, manic, or mixed, the various areas of the MSE are labeled according to the particular phase of the patient.
Manic episode: In many ways, the behavior of a patient in the manic phase reflects behavior opposite of a person in the depressed phase.
Manic episode: Approximately three fourths of patients in the manic phase have delusions.
www.emedicine.com /med/topic229.htm   (7726 words)

  
 American Psychiatric Association
Commonly known as manic depression, bipolar disorder will affect nearly one in 100 people at some point in their lives.
Unfortunately, there is a high probability that people with bipolar disorder will not comply with the treatment they are given, particularly when they are in a manic phase and "feeling good." However, treatment is essential at all stages of the illness and must be strictly followed if a successful outcome is to be reached.
Lithium is commonly given to stabilize the manic phase of the illness and prevent future swings in mood.
www.psych.org /public_info/bipolar.cfm   (810 words)

  
 Solvay Pharmaceuticals Inc. Introduces New Treatment for Manic Depression   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-14)
The lifetime risk of manic depression is 1.2 percent, with an annual incidence of 9-15 new cases per 100,000 per year for men and 7-30 new cases per 100,000 per year for women.
Manic episodes are distinct periods in which one's mood changes from its normal state to an abnormally and persistently elevated, expansive, or irritable mood.
Lithium has been used to treat manic depression for more than 20 years and is most likely to be effective in patients with pure manic symptomatology (elation and grandiosity).
www.pslgroup.com /dg960202d.htm   (588 words)

  
 AllRefer.com - manic-depressive disorder (Psychology And Psychiatry) - Encyclopedia
manic-depressive disorder or bipolar disorder, severe mental disorder involving manic episodes that are usually accompanied by episodes of depression.
The manic phase of the disorder is characterized by an abnormally elevated or irritable mood, grandiosity, sleeplessness, extravagance, and a tendency toward irrational judgment.
During the depressed phase, the person tends to appear lethargic and withdrawn, shows a lack of concentration, and expresses feelings of worthlessness, self-blame, and guilt.
reference.allrefer.com /encyclopedia/M/manicdep.html   (255 words)

  
 Mood
If a patient's manic episode has been precipitated by somatic therapy (such as ECT, antidepressants or bright light), it cannot be used as evidence of Bipolar I Disorder.
If the patient has ever had Manic, Mixed or Hypomanic Episodes, all were directly precipitated by substance use or by antidepressant therapy, such as with ECT, medication or bright light.
If the patient has ever had Manic, Mixed or Hypomanic Episodes, all were precipitated by substance use or by antidepressant therapy, such as with ECT, medication or bright light.
www.geocities.com /morrison94/mood.htm   (3293 words)

  
 Manic Opera New Zealand a cappella musical comedy   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-14)
Manic Opera were nominated in two categories (Best Comic Song and Best Comic Album) for the prestigious Contemporary A Cappella Recording Awards (the CARAS) in San Francisco – the Grammys of the a cappella world.
Manic Opera, featuring Jen Calthrop, Anahera Higgins and Fiona Moir, is a widely-toured a cappella trio, both internationally and in New Zealand.
Manic Opera's current sell-out a cappella show is 'Cakesucker', performed at festivals and venues throughout New Zealand.
www.barking-records.co.nz /manicopera-home.htm   (322 words)

  
 Bipolar I and II Disorder
Schizoaffective disorder doesn't explain the Manic Episode better, and it isn't superimposed on Schizophrenia, Schizophreniform Disorder, Delusional Disorder or Psychotic Disorder Not Otherwise Specified.
Many bipolars have a family history of manic depression while it appears 50% are unable to find this family background.
However manic depression is a chronic and recurring disorder in spite of medications used.
www.psychnet-uk.com /dsm_iv/bipolar_disorder.htm   (1014 words)

  
 Bipolar I Disorder   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-14)
The book helps individuals and family members come to terms with the diagnosis; recognize early warning signs of manic or depressive episodes; cope with triggers for mood swings; manage medication problems and family and work issues; and learn to collaborate effectively with doctors and therapists.
The criteria are met both for a Manic Episode and for a Major Depressive Episode (except for duration) nearly every day during at least a 1-week period.
Hospitalization is usually indicated for full manic syndromes, since the patient's well-being is at risk because of impaired judgment.
www.psychologynet.org /bipolar1.html   (2335 words)

  
 About Manic Depression :: Depression Symptom Medication Treatment
We have come a long way in understanding and treating manic depression over the last four decades.
The good new is that manic depression is treatable.
Sign of manic depression, clinical depression, depression symptom.
www.about-manicdepression.com   (243 words)

  
 Welcome to Next Wave Films
The underlying theme of Manic is derived in part from an essay by Camus titled, The Myth of Sisophys.
It is this question which the characters in Manic must face if they are to learn to control their darker impulses.
In addition to co-writing Manic and pursuing his acting career, Blayne is currently enrolled at UCLA studying for a degree in English.
www.nextwavefilms.com /manic   (1913 words)

  
 bipolar schizoaffective and manic depressive disorder books
For nearly twenty years, until she was correctly diagnosed at age thirty-five, she careened between periods of extreme euphoria and debilitating depression, prone to delusions and panic attacks, temper tantrums, spending sprees, and suicide attempts.
With vivid prose and wit, she takes us into the fascinating and dangerous territory of this form of madness - a world in which one pole can be the alluring dark land ruled by what Byron called the "melancholy star of the imagination," and the other a desert of depression and, all too frequently, death.
Manic Depression: Voices of An Illness, narrated by Patty Duke
www.schizoaffective.org /books/manic.htm   (2588 words)

  
 Manic Miner for Windows 95
Manic Miner (the original or my version) is no match for Quake, you cannot meet Lara Croft there, and it doesn't have Napalm Strikes, as Worms 2 has.
If I remember right a guy called Yochai Melzer was the first to finish it in the Upper Galilee, which is an area in the northern part of Israel.
Believe it or not, I started working on my remake of Manic Miner on 1992 (which means it took me 7 years!!!) It was right after I had the pleasure of playing it on my PC using the PJPP emulator program.
www.xmixdrix.com /manicminer   (1118 words)

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