Bipolar Vs Depression

3. Describe the similarities and differences between depression and bipolar disorder. Include their causes, symptoms, and treatment.
Similarities: Depression and bipolar disorder are both mood disorders that include severe sadness that inhibits daily functioning. This intense sadness can manifest as feelings of hopelessness. A person may recognize a cognitive change, for example, having pessimistic or guilty thoughts. Often people who are experiencing bouts of sadness notice that they may be ruminating over distressing events. Behavioral changes may include feeling withdrawn, low motivation for things previously enjoyed. A person most likely will notice physiological symptoms such as early morning waking, appetite changes, and decreased libido.
It is unknown what causes mood disorders however there is strong evidence to support that heredity plays …show more content…
However, I do not believe it is a selfish act. I think that people who behave in that way truly believe they have no other choice. With a lot of practice, that thought can become reality very easily. With that being said, I do believe that there are some people who should have a right to do as they please with their life. For example, Robin Williams as the book stated had Parkinson's disease but more importantly (and often overlooked) is that he also had Lewy body which is a type of neurodegenerative dementia that causes hallucinations, unstable motor functioning, and fluctuations in mental status. It is a progressive disorder that results in aggressive depression, worsening parkinsonian symptom and death (usually about 8 years later). For those people, I think they should have a right to end their life if there are no medicines that can bring them peace because life without the quality of being able to think and move in peace is no