subject: How to Handle Bi Polar Disorder (Manic Depression) [print this page] How to Handle Bi Polar Disorder (Manic Depression)
Increasing stress and anxiety has led to a heightened feeling of insecurity amongst people all over the world. This may have contributed to the increase in cases of mental illness such as Bipolar Disorder (formerly called Manic Depression). With increasing numbers of people experiencing Bipolar Disorder or Manic Depression in the Jewish community, concern is rising. However, Bipolar Disorder (Manic Depression) can be treated successfully, both with medication and talking therapies. Many people with this disorder lead full and productive lives.
The Jewish community has always been known for providing a high level of support to members in need and this spirit has helped to contain the problem of Bipolar Disorder (Manic Depression). However, there are certain things to keep in mind when dealing with Bipolar Disorder (Manic Depression). Taking these into account can ameliorate the impact of Bipolar Disorder (Manic Depression) in the Jewish community. Here are some important points:
Full cooperation with the doctor: This is something very important. At all time, you must cooperate with your doctor on the issues related to timely intake of medicines and exercise routine. A doctor expects complete honesty from his/her patient since that helps in proper treatment. Remember, hiding anything from your doctor will not be good for you only. After all, your doctor is there to help you. If you don't have complete faith in your doctor, the treatment won't be a success. Jewish people are normally good at cooperation so this aspect of curing manic depression is generally taken care of.
Chart Maintenance: Another place where Jewish are good at. Proper chart maintenance helps them in overpowering manic depression successfully. Keeping a chart would help you understand the seriousness of your condition. Besides, it could also show you a trend that you were once unaware of. Awareness of this trend will help you to approach the situation in a better way in case if you start to experience the effects of manic depression once again.
Keep a note of the side effects: Consumption of some medicines leave side effects on patients. It is very important that you keep a track of the side effects & the medicines given to you for manic depression. Always let your doctor know the kind of side effects you are experiencing so that the doctor may alter the prescribed prescription.
This information is intended to help the Jewish community to manage Bipolar Disorder (Manic Depression).
JewishMentalHealth.info is the leading Jewish mental health information service provider that aims to provide information to reduce Jewish Bipolar Disorder (Manic Depression). For more information log onto: http://www.jewishmentalhealth.info/
