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Part 2. Types of depression
Depression doesn't just appear from time to time, it is characterized by overwhelming daily feelings of sadness, hopelessness, worthlessness, and emptiness. A person who experiences depression often cannot see a bright future for themselves - they may feel that the world is disappearing around them.
Depression warning signs
Not everyone who is depressed experiences all of the warning signs - some people will experience several symptoms, while others will experience many. The severity of symptoms varies from person to person and also changes over time. These signs are usually pretty clear to those around the person. Changes in a person's mood are (usually) obvious to friends and family.
- Persistent sad, anxious, or empty mood
- Feelings of hopelessness, pessimism
- Feelings of guilt, worthlessness, helplessness
- Loss of interest or pleasure in hobbies and activities that you once enjoyed, including sex
- Decreased energy, fatigue, "slowing down"
- Difficulty concentrating, remembering, or making decisions
- Insomnia
- Lack of appetite and / or weight loss or overeating and weight gain
- Thoughts of death or suicide; suicide attempts
- Anxiety, irritability
- Persistent physical symptoms that do not respond to treatment, such as headaches, indigestion, and chronic pain
To be diagnosed with depression, a person must experience these symptoms every day for at least 2 weeks.
Types of depression
Depressive disorders come in many different types.
The most commonly diagnosed form of depression is depressive disorder - a condition, the primary symptom of which is an overwhelming depressive mood, lasting more than two weeks. A depressed mood affects all aspects of a person's life, including work, school, home life, and personal and friendships. It is difficult for a person in this state to do anything, so even seeking help can be difficult.
Another type of depression is called dysthymia … Dysthymia is similar to major depressive disorder, but symptoms occur over a longer period of time - more than 2 years. This is considered a chronic form of depression, and treatment can be challenging as a person with dysthymia has often tried all types of treatment. Individuals diagnosed with this condition may also suffer from episodic episodes of Major Depressive Disorder.
The third type of depression is called corrective disorder with a depressed mood. This condition is diagnosed when a person adapts to any new facet or changes in their life, which caused a lot of stress.
While there are many types of depression, some types of this condition appear to be associated with changes in the length of days or seasonality. Seasonal depression called seasonal affective disorder (SAD). People with seasonal affective disorder only have major depressive symptoms at certain times of the year, usually in winter. This appears to be due to shorter winter days and lack of sunshine in many parts of the country.
Depression is also a symptom of other disorders such as bipolar disorder. Bipolar disorder is sometimes considered a “mood disorder,” but is not a form of depression. Bipolar disorder is characterized by mood swings from depression to mania.
After pregnancy, hormonal changes in a woman's body can cause symptoms of depression. More than half of women suffering from postpartum depressionwill experience it again with the birth of another child. It is imperative to identify this hazard and take it seriously. During pregnancy, the amount of hormones, estrogens and progesterone in a woman's body increases significantly. In the first 24 hours after childbirth, the amount of these hormones quickly drops to their normal levels. Researchers believe that rapid changes in hormone levels can lead to depression, just as smaller changes in hormones can affect a woman's mood before she enters her menstrual period.
Like any mental disorder, depression is best diagnosed by a mental health professional, such as a clinical psychologist, psychotherapist, or psychiatrist, who has some experience and training in making an accurate diagnosis. While a family doctor or general practitioner can also diagnose depression, you should also get a referral from a mental health professional for follow-up care.
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