I have had major depression for over 20 years, everytime I get very stressed, I tend to talk alot. I was wondering if stress can bring on a manic episode on people who have major depressive disorder?

I have to admit I have wondered the same thing for
the last 9 yrs. I've been hospitalized twice in that
time and stress was a major factor. In fact stress
has alway been a trigger of my bipolar problems.
Good Luck, Sue

If you have major depressive disorder, then you do not suffer from mania. You could actually have bipolar, or you could suffer from both bipolar and major depressive disorder. But a lot more than talking to o much would be have to be present to indicate that, most people do feel more talkative at some times than others. Plus people get nervous when stressed and some react to the nervousness by talking more. However if you feel that you may suffer mania too, talk to your dr and/or therapist about this concern.

And yes stress can be as powerful a trigger for both depression and mania as other factors.

I do belive that Stress can trigger alot of symptoms. Rapid Speach and many other symptoms

Stress triggers mania and depression those who have Bipolar Disorder.

Stress also triggers Major Depressive Disorder.

Coffeegirl

Tremendous stress threw me into months of severe depression with no end in sight. It was, in fact, what sent me to the pdoc in the first place, which led to my recent bipolar diagnosis, which, in turn, ultimately led to me resigning from my job. The job was only about to become even more stressful, with longer hours and more responsibilities. Just knowing that, in itself, caused me more stress. It was not condusive to treatment, and thus, I had to resign (happily). But I believe the stress that I was under triggered my never-ending and debilitating depression. The doc warned me that if I wanted to get well, I had to leave that job. So, I did.

Stress definitely causes some of my manic behavior. The week before school started up again and the first actual week of school, I hid my stress at work and lost it at home. My mother noticed that I was talking non-stop on the phone one day and asked if I was feeling okay. That of course sent me into depression the following morning, b/c I didn't want my mother to worry about me. I spent a lot of that weekend day crying. I love my job, but there are sometimes that it definitely brings about my ups and downs, so I can definitely relate to how you are all feeling.

Hi stress is one of the biggest factors inbecoming manic. Lack of sleep is another .Everybody has stress in their lives but as bp people we need to limit how much stress we put on ourselves. Number one is taking care of ourselves first . I try not to take on board other peoples problems as i used to do alot. Just hang in there.:blob_fire

I feel stressed all the time - especially financially. My fiance both work but still have no health benefits for our 5 year old daughter. Some days I just feel inadequate as a parent. I have been in a depression for about a month and a half now. THey tried Effexor (I am also taking Wellbutrin). Now I have sexual dysfuntion on top of everything! Talk about stress and frustration. My fiance decided (he's a painter) to take some pain pills to take the "edge off" at $20 a pop. Now he's home today feeling like he got run over by a truck.

Believe me, I'm no angel, but I have cut back on my drinking (especially because of the meds). I exercise every day generally to get rid of some of that "extra energy", stress, or whatever you want to call it, and it helps, temporarily. I wish the best to y ou. Everyone is different and requires a different combination of things to balance you out. I wish you the best of luck.:wave:

Ronnie

Hi stress is one of the biggest factors inbecoming manic. Lack of sleep is another .Everybody has stress in their lives but as bp people we need to limit how much stress we put on ourselves. Number one is taking care of ourselves first . I try not to take on board other peoples problems as i used to do alot. Just hang in there.:blob_fire

I can relate to everybody's comments here....finally quit my job but feel totally worthless and useless.

However, my BP gives me great intuition and empathy and I can see others suffering and they are drawn to off load onto me. I take on others problems; sometimes it stops me thinking about my own....