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Manic depression is an illness that affects how people think, feel, and act. These people have really extreme episodes of mania (highs) and depression (lows.) It happens to about 1% of the population, both equally in men and women. When the person is going through a manic episode they have lots of energy, talk fast, jumping from topic to topic. Also, their thoughts are racing, they have a hi ....
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.... as “rapid cyclers”. This is more common in women.
There is no exact reason for what causes manic depression, but some doctors say that it may be from imbalances of certain kinds of brain chemicals. Heredity also has a little part to do with it. Manic depression is treatable though. Medication, such as lithium can be given. Counseling can also help the person lead a more normal and
productive life. Manic depression is a serious illness but it can ....
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