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My friend has manic depression and I was wondering if any one like knew anything about it or like has it and can talk to me about it because i would like to learn more . (link)
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For the record, you don't have manic depression, you ARE manic depressive. If you are manic depressive, you are bi-polar. Bi-polar is a genetic neurological disorder that means you have EXTREME mood swings, i.e., one moment you are very very happy, the next you are almost suicidal. Patty Duke is manic depressive and has written a book about her battle with it. There are many internet site about bipolar disorder; check on them, they are invaluable. By the way, moments often last for days or weeks or months, even years and you never when they will suddenly switch. It can be unnerving, and it is not curable. It can, however, be controlled through therapy and medication. If you friend is manic depressive, it wouldn't hurt for you to get some therapy yourself for two reasons: 1) to understand it and 2) to protect yourself when he/she may have an episode that might emotionally hurt you (I've been on the receiving end of some of those before!) Hope I helped.
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