Types Of Depression Test

Someone with bipolar disorder, which used to be called "manic depression," has mood episodes that range from extremes of high energy with an "up" mood to low "depressive" periods.When you're in the low phase, you'll have the symptoms of major depression.Medication can help bring your mood swings under control. Whether you're in a high or a low period, your doctor may suggest a mood stabilizer, such as lithium.The FDA has approved three medicines to treat the depressed phase:SeroquelLatudaOlanzapine-fluoxetine combinationDoctors sometimes prescribe other drugs, such as lamotrigine.Your doctor might not recommend an antidepressant for this condition, because it carries a small risk of putting you into a "high" phase. Also, there's no proof from studies that these drugs are helpful in treating depression in people with bipolar disorder.Psychotherapy can also help support you and your family.

Seasonal affective disorder is a period of major depression that most often happens during the winter months, when the days grow short and you get less and less sunlight.If you have SAD, antidepressants can help. So can light therapy. You'll need to sit in front of a special bright light box for about 15-30 minutes each day.