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3. Anxiety is a general term for several
disorders that cause nervousness,
fear, apprehension, and worrying.
These disorders affect how we feel
and behave and can cause physical
symptoms.

4. A panic attack is a sudden onset
of fear or distress that peaks in
minutes and involves
Experiencing
 • Palpitations.
 • Sweating.
 • Shaking or trembling.
 Sensation of choking

5. Feeling a panic attack is a
sudden onset of fear or distress
that peaks in minutes and
involves experiencing at least
four of the
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6.  Palpitations.
• Sweating.
• Shaking or trembling.
• Sensation of choking.
• Chest pains or tightness.
• Nausea or gastrointestinal
problems & shortness of breath or
smothering.
• Sensation of choking.
• Chest pains or tightness.
• Nausea or gastrointestinal
problems.

8. Depression
Depression (major depressive disorder) is a
common and serious medical illness that
negatively affects how you feel, the way you
think and how you act. Fortunately, it is also
treatable.
Depression causes feelings of sadness
and/or a loss of interest in activities once
enjoyed. ... Feeling sad or having a
depressed mood.

9. Types of Depression
Major Depression.
Major depressive disorder (MDD), also known simply as
depression, is a mental disorder characterized by at least two
weeks of low mood that is present across most situations. It is
often accompanied by low self-esteem, loss of interest in normally
enjoyable activities, low energy, and pain without a clear cause
Persistent Depressive Disorder.
Persistent depressive disorder (PDD) is a chronic (ongoing)
type of depression in which a person's moods are regularly
low. But, symptoms are not as severe as with major
depression. Persistent depressive disorder.

10. Bipolar Disorder.
Bipolar disorder, also known as manic-depressive
illness, is a brain disorder that causes unusual shifts in
mood, energy, activity levels, and the ability to carry out
day-to-day tasks. There are four basic types of bipolar
disorder; all of them involve clear changes in mood,
energy, and activity levels.
Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)
Seasonal affective disorder (SAD) is a type of
depression that's related to changes in seasons — SAD
begins and ends at about the same times every year. If
you're like most people with SAD, your symptoms start
in the fall and continue into the winter months, sapping
your energy and making you feel moody.

11. Psychotic Depression.
Psychotic depression, also known as major depressive disorder with
psychotic features, is a serious condition that requires immediate
treatment and close monitoring by a medical or mental health
professional. Major depressive disorder is a common mental
disorder that can negatively affect many areas of someone's life.
Peripartum (Postpartum) Depression.
For most women, having a baby is a very exciting, joyous, and often
anxious time. But for women with postpartum, or Peripartum,
depression it can become very distressing and difficult. ...
Peripartum depression refers to depression occurring during
pregnancy or after childbirth.
Premenstrual Dysphoric Disorder (PMDD)
Premenstrual dysphoric disorder (PMDD) is a condition in which a
woman has severe depression symptoms, irritability, and tension
before menstruation. The symptoms of PMDD are more severe than
those seen with premenstrual syndrome (PMS).

12. Situational' Depression.
Situational depression is a short-term, stress-related type
of depression. It can develop after you experience a
traumatic event or series of events. Situational
depression is a type of adjustment disorder. ... It's also
known as reactive depression

13. Escitalopram is used to treat depression
and anxiety. It works by helping to restore
the balance of a certain natural substance
(serotonin) in the brain.
Escitalopram belongs to a class of drugs
known as selective serotonin reuptake
inhibitors (SSRI).
It may improve your energy level and
feelings of well-being and decrease
nervousness.
10 mg Tablet