Manic Depression
When the mood-swings become absurd and irrational, its time you consider maniac depression. When a small thing like not getting your favorite ice-cream flavor not only leads to tantrums, but swearing and cussing at the ice-cream vendor, then it is definitely not just a mood swing or tantrum thrown by a brat, but a symptom of maniac depression. The 'maniac' or 'up' part of maniac depression refers to times when the person is in periods of heightened energy, sudden outbursts of exhilaration, extreme irritation, aggressiveness and racing thoughts.
Therapists say that these random outbursts of euphoria may not just last for an hour or two, but may even go on for a week or so.
The 'low' or 'down' part is similar for people suffering from maniac depression and people suffering from actual depression. People suffering from maniac depression show various symptoms which include a feeling of hopelessness and worthlessness, the feeling that nobody loves them, guilt, extreme pessimism, extreme sadness, loss of pleasure in anything they do, anxiety attacks, and the feeling that one doesn't belong. Professionals agree that a person suffering from depression for more than a week at a stretch is sure to be suffering from maniac depression.
However, though maniac depression can turn out to be pretty ugly if not treated in time, it can now be treated by going to the doctor in time and following the prescription strictly. Listen to the therapist's instructions; take the proper dosage at the proper time, and this disease can be defeated, without any traces of the existence of maniac depression ever being visible in your history.