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Depression
(Source:
nimh.nih.gov)
Depression is a common and severe mood disorder.
Depression impacts how someone thinks, feels and how people go about daily activities (i.e working, eating, sleeping etc,)
In in order to be diagnosed with depression symptoms must be present for at least two weeks
Not everyone who is depressed experience every symptom
Symptoms vary from mild to severe intensity
There are various forms of depression
Depression: Persistent depressive disorder (AKA Dysthymia)
Defined as a depressed mood the lasts for two years
A person who is diagnosed may have episodes of major depressive disorder along w/ periods of less severe symptoms
Symptoms must last for two years to be classified as persistent
Depression: Postpartum depression
Many women encounter extensive depression during pregnancy and after giving birth
Many women deal with feelings of anxiety, exhaustion and extreme sadness
Postpartum affects new mothers abilities to take care of their baby/babies as well take care of themselves and daily responsibilities
Depression: Psychotic Depression
This form of depression occurs when a person has severe depression in combination with a form of psychosis (I.e having delusions or hallucinations)
Psychotic symptoms have a tendency to have a depressive “Theme” (i.e: delusions of poverty, illness or guilt)
Depression: Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)
Characterized as the beginning of depression during the winter season, when natural sunlights is less prevalent
This form of depression typically ends during the spring and summer seasons
Some may deal with depression during the spring and summer season, although less common
Symptoms last for approximately 4-5 months annually
SAD occurs more often in women than men
Most cases of SAD start in young adulthood
SAD is common in people w/ Bipolar disorder or major depressive disorder
People with SAD tend to have other mental disorders (i.e ADHD/ADD, eating/ panic or anxiety disorder)
SAD can have a familial history
Many symptoms of SAD are correlate with major depression, while other symptoms are specific towards the seasonal changes
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