Dealing With Manic Depression

Although family and friends are important when it comes to dealing with manic depressive disorder, there are certain steps you can take to help yourself if you want to get better. Granted, being in a depressed state of mind may make it impossible to control your behaviour but your doctor or therapist can help you improve your coping skills.

1. You must keep to your treatments and never miss a therapy session, no matter how you don’t feel like going.


2. Never skip your medication even if you feel that you are well enough and don’t see the need to take your medication as directed. Continuing and finishing the course of medication is important as stopping halfway could result in depression symptoms returning.


3. You may experience manic depressive disorder but learning more about it is a positive step towards self-empowerment that can motivate you to fight the illness by sticking with your treatment.


4. Be constant close communication with your doctor and therapist and contact them should you feel manic depression symptoms return. Note what could have triggered the return and work with your doctor and therapist on it.


5. Get yourself active, whether it be some physical activity such as exercise or a hobby that is enjoyed in a group environment such as sporting activities.


6. Stay away from drugs and alcohol, or worse, illicit drugs that can result in worsening manic depressive disorder.

Being inflicted with manic depressive disorder is not the end of the world. If you are determined enough, with proper treatment and support from family and friends, you can defeat the illness and lead a normal, fulfilling life.