Not all people with Depression of the same symptoms. Some patients have more, less, more severe, or less sever forms of depression. Symptoms also depend on the patient and the form of depression that the patient has.
Symptoms include:
Persistent sad, anxious or "empty" feelings
Feelings of hopelessness and/or pessimism
Feelings of guilt, worthlessness and/or helplessness
Irritability, restlessness
Loss of interest in activities or hobbies once pleasurable, including sex
Fatigue and decreased energy
Difficulty concentrating, remembering details and making decisions
Insomnia, early–morning wakefulness, or excessive sleeping
Overeating, or appetite loss
Thoughts of suicide, suicide attempts
Persistent aches or pains, headaches, cramps or digestive problems that do not ease even with treatment
Treatments are different for each person. They depend on the type of depression, how severe it is, and the tolerence of one's body for the medication.
Some treatments include:
Antidepressants
Light Therapy
Psychotherapy AKA talk therapy
Electroconvulsive Therapy
Wednesday, November 12, 2008
Friday, November 7, 2008
Types of Depression
There are many forms depression. The following are the names and descriptions of the various forms of depression.
Major Depressive Disorder- Major Depressive Disorder is also known as Major Depression. Major Depression may occur for only a short period of time in one's life, but usually it reoccurs often throughout a lifetime. Major Depression is characterized by by one's symptoms. These symptoms hinders one's daily activities. Some of these activities include working, sleeping, studying, and other pleasurable activities. Because Major Depression hinders one's daily activities, it makes it difficult to function normally.
Dysthymic disorder- Dysthymic Disorder is also called Dysthymia. Like Major Depression, can occur once in a life time, but usually reoccurs throughout a life time. Not only could the patient with Dysthymia experiences episodes from their particular type of depression, but they can also experience episodes of Major Depression. Dysthymia is characterized by long–term (two years or longer) but less severe symptoms that may not disable a person but can prevent one from functioning normally or feeling well.
Major Depression and Dysthymic Disorder are the two most common types of depression.
Some forms of depressive disorder exhibit slightly different characteristics than those described above, or they may develop under unique circumstances. However, not all scientists agree on how to characterize and define these forms of depression. They include:
Psychotic depression, which occurs when a severe depressive illness is accompanied by some form of psychosis, such as a break with reality, hallucinations, and delusions.
Postpartum depression- Postpartum Depression is diagnosed about a month after a mother gives birth. About 10- 15 percent of mothers exoerience this problem.
Seasonal affective disorder (SAD)- SAD is a disorder that generally ccurs during the Winder season. When there is sunlight, patients with SAD tends to get better. SAD may be teated with Light Therapy, but many times that is not enough. Usually, along with light therapy, antidepressants need to be perscribes.
Bipolar disorder- Bipolar Disorfer is also known as manic-depressive illness. Patients With Bipolar Disorder go from exterme highs (mania) and extreme lows (depression). Although Bipolar Disorder is common,it is not as common as major depression or dysthymia.
Major Depressive Disorder- Major Depressive Disorder is also known as Major Depression. Major Depression may occur for only a short period of time in one's life, but usually it reoccurs often throughout a lifetime. Major Depression is characterized by by one's symptoms. These symptoms hinders one's daily activities. Some of these activities include working, sleeping, studying, and other pleasurable activities. Because Major Depression hinders one's daily activities, it makes it difficult to function normally.
Dysthymic disorder- Dysthymic Disorder is also called Dysthymia. Like Major Depression, can occur once in a life time, but usually reoccurs throughout a life time. Not only could the patient with Dysthymia experiences episodes from their particular type of depression, but they can also experience episodes of Major Depression. Dysthymia is characterized by long–term (two years or longer) but less severe symptoms that may not disable a person but can prevent one from functioning normally or feeling well.
Major Depression and Dysthymic Disorder are the two most common types of depression.
Some forms of depressive disorder exhibit slightly different characteristics than those described above, or they may develop under unique circumstances. However, not all scientists agree on how to characterize and define these forms of depression. They include:
Psychotic depression, which occurs when a severe depressive illness is accompanied by some form of psychosis, such as a break with reality, hallucinations, and delusions.
Postpartum depression- Postpartum Depression is diagnosed about a month after a mother gives birth. About 10- 15 percent of mothers exoerience this problem.
Seasonal affective disorder (SAD)- SAD is a disorder that generally ccurs during the Winder season. When there is sunlight, patients with SAD tends to get better. SAD may be teated with Light Therapy, but many times that is not enough. Usually, along with light therapy, antidepressants need to be perscribes.
Bipolar disorder- Bipolar Disorfer is also known as manic-depressive illness. Patients With Bipolar Disorder go from exterme highs (mania) and extreme lows (depression). Although Bipolar Disorder is common,it is not as common as major depression or dysthymia.
What Is Depression?
Every once in a while, every person is sad, upset, or angry, but these feelings pass after only a little while. When a person has a depressive disorder, the feelings never seem to pass. Depression interferes with the daily life of a person. It is difficult for them to funtion normally, because they are always upset. Depression not only affects the person with the disorder, but it also afftect the people that love and care about them.
Like cancer, Depression is common, but a very serious disorder. When one is affected by the disorder, treatment is needed. Although treatment is needed, many do not seek it. Those who seek treatment,even those with the most severe form of depression, can be cured. Through many years of research, various forms of treatment have been formed. Treatments include medications, psychotherapies, and others.
Like cancer, Depression is common, but a very serious disorder. When one is affected by the disorder, treatment is needed. Although treatment is needed, many do not seek it. Those who seek treatment,even those with the most severe form of depression, can be cured. Through many years of research, various forms of treatment have been formed. Treatments include medications, psychotherapies, and others.
Monday, November 3, 2008
Just The Basics
The brain is extremely important to the body. It controls the functions of the
body, but it is also the place of many disorders to the body. Each area of the brain is where a different disorder occurs. As one can see, Emotional Disorders occur in the center of the brain. Depression and Bipolar Disorder are emotional disorders.
Each of these disorders effect a person not only emotionally, but socially. When one is depressed, they usually are not very social. When one has bipolar disorder, they are also not social, because they have constant changes in their mood. Others are usually unable to handle that mood swings of the affected person.
Depression and Bipolar Disorder are very common disorders. Just by looking at someone, it may be hard for you to decipher if that person is or is not affected. To learn more, come back later for more.
body, but it is also the place of many disorders to the body. Each area of the brain is where a different disorder occurs. As one can see, Emotional Disorders occur in the center of the brain. Depression and Bipolar Disorder are emotional disorders. Each of these disorders effect a person not only emotionally, but socially. When one is depressed, they usually are not very social. When one has bipolar disorder, they are also not social, because they have constant changes in their mood. Others are usually unable to handle that mood swings of the affected person.
Depression and Bipolar Disorder are very common disorders. Just by looking at someone, it may be hard for you to decipher if that person is or is not affected. To learn more, come back later for more.
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