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Albert Graham,
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Major depressive disorder is one of two serious mood disorders (the other is bipolar disorder, or manic depressive disorder ) that affect every aspect of life.
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However, persons with disorders such as schizophrenia or bipolar disorder (manic-depressive disorder) may need to take medications indefinitely, perhaps for life.
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Sam Hayden,
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Bipolar I Disorder is considered the classic form of manic depression, with full Manic Episodes and Major Depressive Episodes.
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Adam Findley,
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The essential treatment of bipolar disorder in adults involves the use of appropriate doses of mood stabilizing medications, typically lithium and/or valproate, which are often very effective for controlling mania and preventing recurrences of manic and depressive episodes.
Bipolar disorder, which involves unusual shifts in mood, energy, and functioning, may begin with either manic, depressive, or mixed manic and depressive symptoms.
Divalproex and Manic Depression: A Guide Divalproex (Depakote), a medication used to treat certain forms of epilepsy, has also been shown to be an effective treatment for manic-depressive (bipolar) disorder.
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