stress and bipolar - Bipolar Disorder Message Board

AnnetteM · 10-01-2002, 12:57 PM

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?

kiehn · 10-10-2002, 06:51 PM

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

zionspegasus · 10-19-2002, 11:31 PM

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.